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Probably shitty PPL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Probably shitty PPL

Jeffrey W.
Jeffrey W.· Jun 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
6 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
My lower back is shit so no more Deadlifts or Barbell squats. But I still want a big bench. If you’re in the same boat give this a shot. For each exercise start with a weight you can complete three sets of ten with. Add weight when you’re able to complete three sets of 15 with good form and 1-2 reps in reserve. 5# for upper, 10# for lower, or whatever the next increment is on the machine. The last set of barbell bench should be an amrap. After 6 weeks take a deload week.

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
12.6%
Chest
12.5%
Front Delts
10.8%
Hamstrings
9.6%
Biceps
9.3%
Quadriceps
8.3%
Abs
7.6%
Middle Delts
6.6%
Upper Back
6.6%
Glutes
6.3%
Lats
6%
Lower Back
1.7%
Forearms
1%
Abductors
0.7%
Rear Delts
0.3%
Adductors
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Incline Bench Press (Barbell)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
2Chest Press (Machine)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
3Chest Fly (Cable)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
4Dip (Assisted)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)315 reps
6Cable Crunch215 reps@7
115 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
2Upright Row (Barbell)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
3Chest Supported Row (Machine)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
4Lat Pulldown215 reps@7
115 reps@9
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)215 reps@7
115 reps@9
6Leg Raise (Captain's Chair)315 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsIntensity
1Belt Squat215 reps@7
115 reps@9
2Leg Press215 reps@7
115 reps@9
3Stiff Leg Deadlift315 reps@6
4Leg Curl215 reps@7
115 reps@9
5Bicep Curl (Cable)215 reps@7
115 reps@9

Weeks 2–6 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Probably shitty 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 6 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 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.

Probably shitty 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Probably shitty 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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