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Jacob O. - PPL/UL
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Jacob O. - PPL/UL

Transform your strength and sculpt your physique with this 18-week PPL/UL program—5 days a week to unleash your full potential. Add forearms and abs.

Roshen T.
Roshen T.· Nov 2025
32athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Unlock your strength potential with Jacob O.'s 18-week PPL/UL program, designed for those ready to elevate their training. This structured 5-day routine alternates between push, pull, and upper/lower workouts, ensuring balanced muscle development and optimal recovery. Each session is crafted to challenge your limits, boost your performance, and enhance your physique. Commit to this program, and watch as you transform your strength and conditioning over the next 18 weeks!

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
11.2%
Triceps
10.1%
Biceps
9.3%
Front Delts
7.8%
Lats
7.8%
Hamstrings
7.8%
Quadriceps
6.2%
Glutes
6.2%
Forearms
5.8%
Chest
5.4%
Rear Delts
4.7%
Middle Delts
3.9%
Abs
3.9%
Calves
3.1%
Adductors
3.1%
Lower Back
2.3%
Abductors
1.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
2Pec Deck (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
3Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
4Lateral Raise (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
5Behind-the-Neck Press (Barbell)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
6JM Press (Smith Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown15–9 reps
15–9 reps
Superset
2AKelso Shrug15–9 reps
15–9 reps
2BSeated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
3Reverse Pec Deck15–9 reps
15–9 reps
4Seated Dumbbell Curl15–9 reps
15–9 reps
5Single Arm Row (Cable)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
6Hammer Curl (Cable)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Standing Calf Raise15–9 reps
15–9 reps
2Leg Extension15–9 reps
15–9 reps
3Leg Press15–9 reps
15–9 reps
4Hamstring Curl15–9 reps
15–9 reps
5Stiff Leg Deadlift15–9 reps
6Abs Crunch (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
7Hip Adductor (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
8Wrist Curls15–9 reps
15–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
2Wide Grip Lat Pulldown15–9 reps
15–9 reps
3Single Arm Tricep Extension (Cable)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
4Preacher Curl (EZ Bar)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
5Bench Press (Barbell)15–9 reps
6Lateral Raise (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
Superset
7AKelso Shrug15–9 reps
7BSeated Wide-Grip Row (Cable)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
8JM Press (Smith Machine)15–9 reps
9Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)15–9 reps
10Reverse Pec Deck15–9 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Standing Calf Raise15–9 reps
15–9 reps
2Hamstring Curl15–9 reps
15–9 reps
3Stiff Leg Deadlift15–9 reps
4Leg Extension15–9 reps
15–9 reps
5Leg Press15–9 reps
15–9 reps
6Abs Crunch (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps
7Wrist Curls15–9 reps
15–9 reps
8Hip Adductor (Machine)15–9 reps
15–9 reps

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Jacob O. - PPL/UL is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 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.

Jacob O. - PPL/UL is structured around 5 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Jacob O. - PPL/UL 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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