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Basic PPL
BeginnerFree

Basic PPL

Andrew P
Andrew P· Mar 2024
15athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
No frills, basic PPL

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
14.5%
Lats
11.8%
Upper Back
11.8%
Biceps
10%
Middle Delts
9.1%
Front Delts
9.1%
Quadriceps
9.1%
Hamstrings
7.3%
Chest
7.3%
Abs
5.4%
Glutes
1.8%
Other
1.2%
Rear Delts
0.9%
Abductors
0.9%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Overhead Press (Barbell)35 reps
2Dip (Assisted)35 reps
3Bench Press (Barbell)35 reps
4Tricep Pushdown (Cable)310 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lat Pulldown310 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)35 reps
3Alternating Dumbbell Curl38 reps
4Seated Row (Cable)38 reps
5Cable Crunch310 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Leg Extension310 reps
2Leg Curl38 reps
3Leg Press35 reps
4Run115 min

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Basic PPL is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a full gym. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 40 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

Basic PPL is structured around 3 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Basic PPL is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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