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PPL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

PPL

PPL for people who want <1 hr sessions.

Michael E.
Michael E.· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
1 week
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness, Athletics
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
50 min
Either do (6x gym, 1x rest)x1, or (3x gym, 1x rest)x2. Progressively overload through rep range. Once top of rep range is reached, up the weight.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
11.6%
Triceps
9.9%
Lats
9.9%
Quadriceps
9.9%
Front Delts
9.2%
Hamstrings
9.2%
Biceps
8.3%
Glutes
7.8%
Chest
5.7%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Calves
2.8%
Rear Delts
2.6%
Abs
2.1%
Forearms
1.7%
Adductors
1.4%
Abductors
1.4%
Lower Back
0.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps@8.5
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8.5
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@8.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9.5
5Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown36–10 reps@8.5
2Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8.5
3Seated Row (Cable)310–12 reps@8.5
4Face Pull312–15 reps@9
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@9
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#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Goblet Squat38–10 reps@8.5
2Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)38–10 reps@8.5
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–10 reps@8.5
4Leg Press312–15 reps@9
5Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)36–10 reps@8.5
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8.5
3Pec Deck (Machine)312–15 reps@9
4Lateral Raise (Cable)312–15 reps@9
5Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension312–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Supported Row (Machine)38–12 reps@8.5
2Lat Pulldown (Close Grip)38–12 reps@8.5
3Dumbbell Row310–12 reps@8.5
4Rear Delt Fly (Machine)112–15 reps@9
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@9
6T-Bar Row30 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Leg Press38–10 reps@8.5
2Leg Extension312–15 reps@8.5
3Leg Curl310–12 reps@8.5
4Walking Lunge310–12 reps@8.5
5Standing Calf Raise312–15 reps@9

Common questions

Yes, 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 1 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 50 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.

PPL 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 1 week. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

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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