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Muscle Builder: 3 Day PPL
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Muscle Builder: 3 Day PPL

JL
JL· Feb 2024
97athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Muscle Builder: 3 Day PPL *Beginner/Novice version This bodybuilding workout plan is designed to facilitate weekly progressive overload through set volume while maintaining a moderate intensity level. By gradually increasing the volume of sets each week, you’ll challenge your muscles to adapt and grow over time, promoting continuous progress and muscle development. This workout plan provides a balanced approach to bodybuilding, targeting all major muscle groups while systematically increasing training volume to promote muscle growth and strength gains over time. If you have never done a particular exercise, pick a weight that you think will be appropriate for the prescribed reps at the prescribed RPE/RIR. Begin each workout with a 5-10 minute warm up on an elliptical machine or treadmill. Rest for 1 to 2 minutes between sets, depending on the type of exercise. Use shorter rest periods for isolation exercises and longer ones for compound exercises. On rest days, aim for active recovery by staying lightly active, such as going to the gym for mild weight training or opting for cardio exercises. - Feel free to swap exercises as long as they target the same muscle group and maintain the original exercise's complexity, whether compound or isolation. - Modify the repetition range and intensity (RPE/RIR) as needed, aiming for a typical range of 8 to 12 reps for compound exercises and 10 to 16 reps for isolation exercises. The program concludes with a Deload week, aiming to reduce intensity and volume, allowing the body to fully recover. This approach aids in preventing overuse injuries and fostering long-term enhancements in strength and muscle growth.

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
Upper Back
12.3%
Lats
11.1%
Biceps
9.6%
Quadriceps
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.4%
Chest
9.4%
Front Delts
8.1%
Triceps
7.2%
Glutes
6.7%
Middle Delts
5.5%
Rear Delts
3.9%
Lower Back
2.9%
Abs
2.2%
Forearms
1.4%
Adductors
1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)310 reps@7
2Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)312 reps@7
3Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)410 reps@7
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)412 reps@7
5Leg Extension312 reps@7
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Barbell Row310 reps@7
2Lat Pulldown312 reps@7
3Lat Prayer312 reps@7
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)310 reps@7
5Leg Curl312 reps@7
6Upright Row (Cable)312 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)310 reps@7
2Hack Squat312 reps@7
3Stiff Leg Deadlift310 reps@7
4Chest Fly (Machine)312 reps@7
5Reverse Fly (Machine)312 reps@7
6Bicep Curl (Barbell)310 reps@7

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Muscle Builder: 3 Day 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 5 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.

Muscle Builder: 3 Day 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Muscle Builder: 3 Day 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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