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Pie-guy’s PF Machines Only Plan
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Pie-guy’s PF Machines Only Plan

Bennett J.
Bennett J.· Jul 2025
7athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Strength, Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Geared towards beginners or those returning to the gym after a long hiatus. All exercises will be using equipment found at most if not all Planet Fitness locations. Every workout has a built in light treadmill warmup (feel free to sub any other cardio) and stretching, highly recommend using the stretching equipment at the gym. Machine exercises only are listed for those not sure about form or not confident with dumbbells.

Who it's for

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

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Chest
15.2%
Quadriceps
11.3%
Hamstrings
9.5%
Front Delts
9.2%
Triceps
9.2%
Glutes
8.4%
Calves
5.6%
Other
4.8%
Lower Back
4.8%
Lats
4.4%
Biceps
3.9%
Upper Back
3.9%
Abductors
3.7%
Adductors
3.2%
Middle Delts
2.4%
Forearms
0.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
3Chest Press (Machine)25 reps@8
15 reps@9
4Back Extension (machine)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
5Chest Fly (Machine)28 reps@7
18 reps@8
6Incline Chest Press (Machine)15 reps@8
25 reps@9
7Leg Extension210 reps@8
8Leg Curl210 reps@8
9Calf Extension (Machine)210 reps@7.5
110 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
3Chest Press (Machine)25 reps@8
15 reps@9
4Back Extension (machine)210 reps@8
110 reps@9
5Chest Fly (Machine)28 reps@7
18 reps@8
6Incline Chest Press (Machine)15 reps@8
25 reps@9
7Leg Extension210 reps@8
8Leg Curl210 reps@8
9Calf Extension (Machine)210 reps@7.5
110 reps@8.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
3Shoulder Press (Machine)35 reps
4Lat Pulldown310 reps
5Chest Supported Row (Machine)35 reps
6Bicep Curl (Machine)210 reps@6.5
110 reps@7.5
7Tricep Extension (Machine)310 reps
8Leg Press210 reps@8
110 reps@10
9Calf Extension (Machine)210 reps@8
110 reps@10

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, Pie-guy’s PF Machines Only Plan 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.

Pie-guy’s PF Machines Only Plan 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.

Pie-guy’s PF Machines Only Plan 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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