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Chell PPL - Barbell Hypertrophy
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Chell PPL - Barbell Hypertrophy

Simplified PPL Hypertrophy program - compound barbell, dumbbell, trap bar, ez curl bar, pullup/chin ups, dips. Double Progression

mike C.
mike C.· Aug 2024
18athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Athletics, Women's
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
60 min
To provide a hypertrophy program for lifters that only have access to limited equipment. (barbell and power rack). Progressive Overload - Double Progression Focus on hitting upper rep range. Once upper rep range is hit on all sets, bump weight. Add 5 pounds to upper body lifts and all isolation exercises. 5-10 pounds to Squat. PPL rest PPL, or PPLPPL rest Rest days can be active recovery: walk, swim, stretch, light assault bike work. Week 4 and Week 8 can be optional recovery weeks. Either deload, do active recovery or take a week off.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
9.9%
Biceps
9.6%
Quadriceps
9.2%
Front Delts
8.8%
Glutes
8.5%
Upper Back
8.2%
Chest
7.6%
Hamstrings
7.6%
Middle Delts
7.3%
Lats
4.7%
Calves
4.6%
Adductors
3.3%
Rear Delts
3.3%
Abs
3.3%
Lower Back
2.6%
Forearms
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)46–8 reps50%
2Overhead Press (Barbell)48–12 reps50%
3Incline Bench Press (Barbell)38–12 reps50%
4Skull Crusher (Barbell)38–15 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
6Dip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)45–12 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell)46–8 reps
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310–20 reps
4Shrug (Barbell)310–15 reps
5Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)48–12 reps
6Concentration Curl312–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)46–8 reps50%
2Romanian Deadlift (Trap Bar)38–12 reps
3Squat (Barbell)38–12 reps
4Standing Calf Raise512–20 reps
5Walking Lunge38–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
2Pec Fly (Dumbbell)38–15 reps
3Push Press (Barbell)36–8 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–20 reps
5Skull Crusher (Barbell)38–15 reps
6Dip (Bodyweight)3AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Weighted)35–12 reps
2Upright Row (Barbell)38–12 reps
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)38–15 reps
4Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)38–12 reps
5Concentration Curl38–20 reps
6Hammer Curl38–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)58–10 reps
2Romanian Deadlift (Trap Bar)48–12 reps
3Standing Calf Raise512–25 reps
4Walking Lunge38–12 reps

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, Chell PPL - Barbell Hypertrophy 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 garage 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 60 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.

Chell PPL - Barbell Hypertrophy is structured around 6 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.

Chell PPL - Barbell Hypertrophy 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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