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

5 day/week Quick Workout utilizing machines at Planet Fitness

Andy Pionk
Andy Pionk· Sep 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
16 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate, 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. New to this 5-day version is a core/recovery day on Wednesday each week. That workout is shorter on purpose, and I recommend using the extra time in the massage chair or hydro massage! Machine exercises only are listed for those not sure about form or not confident with dumbbells. Each machine at (most) PF locations has a code to scan for a video of the exercise.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
10.6%
Hamstrings
10.6%
Front Delts
10.6%
Other
8.8%
Glutes
7.9%
Chest
7.9%
Triceps
7.9%
Abductors
6.6%
Upper Back
6.6%
Adductors
5.3%
Middle Delts
5.3%
Lats
5.3%
Rear Delts
4%
Biceps
2.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
3Hip Abductor (Machine)38–12 reps@6–8
4Hip Adductor (Machine)38–12 reps@6–8
5Leg Extension38–12 reps@6–8
6Leg Curl38–12 reps@6–8
7Calf Extension (Machine)28–12 reps@7–8
15–10 reps@9–10
8Leg Press25–8 reps@7–8
15–8 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
3Chest Press (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
4Chest Fly (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
5Shoulder Press (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
6Incline Chest Press (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
7Triceps Press (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
8Lateral Raise (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk110 min
2Stretching110 min
3Abdominal Crunch310 reps@5–6
4Back Extension (Machine)310–15 reps@7–8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
Superset
3ALat Pulldown (Wide Grip)35–8 reps@5–7
3BLat Pulldown (Close Grip)35–8 reps@5–7
4Chest Supported Row (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
5Bicep Curl (Machine) (Normal Grip)35–8 reps@5–7
6Bicep Curl (Machine) (Hammer Grip)35–8 reps@5–7
7Rear Delt Fly (Machine)35–8 reps@5–7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walk15 min
2Stretching15 min
3Hip Abductor (Machine)38–12 reps@6–8
4Hip Adductor (Machine)38–12 reps@6–8
5Leg Extension38–12 reps@6–8
6Leg Curl38–12 reps@6–8
7Calf Extension (Machine)28–12 reps@7–8
15–10 reps@9–10
8Single Leg Press35–8 reps@5–6

Weeks 2–16 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 16 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 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 16 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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