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Power build PPL
Intermediate–AdvancedFree

Power build PPL

Caleb
Caleb· Dec 2023
982athletes running this program
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
90 min
Gain strength on the big 3, as well as adding more hyper trophy focus. It is a very similar program to Reddit PPL but with more favourability to those looking to body build. Ideally adding 5lbs a week onto your first deadlift, bench and squat of the week. When you plateau and are unable to hit the recommended volume after increasing the weight, work from that point forward until the program is over. After finding your plateau attempt to add 5lbs to a working set unless it holds you back from using clean form. Do not add another 5lbs unless you can hit all the recommended volume with the recently increased weight. When the program is over; if you have found success, enjoyed it and wish to repeat the program, re test your 1RM and restart the program with your new 70%’s to work up from. Grind out and enjoy!

Who it's for

Athletes at the Intermediate–Advanced level
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.4%
Quadriceps
11.1%
Upper Back
10.5%
Biceps
10.3%
Hamstrings
8%
Front Delts
7.9%
Lats
7.4%
Middle Delts
7%
Chest
6.6%
Calves
4.8%
Glutes
4.7%
Rear Delts
3.6%
Forearms
1.6%
Adductors
1.4%
Abs
0.9%
Abductors
0.7%
Lower Back
0.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps50%
35 reps70%
2Leg Press48–12 reps@7.5
3Leg Curl48–12 reps@7.5
4Leg Extension48–12 reps@7.5
5Seated Calf Raise48–12 reps@7.5
6Standing Calf Raise210–14 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)14 reps60%
14 reps70%
2Lat Pulldown48–12 reps@7
3Seated Row (Cable)48–12 reps@7
4Face Pull48–12 reps@7
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)38–12 reps@7.5
6Hammer Curl38–12 reps@7.5
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)55 reps70%
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7.5
5Lateral Raise (Machine)28–12 reps@7.5
6Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@7.5
7Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension38–12 reps@7.5
8V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)15 reps50%
35 reps70%
2Leg Press18–12 reps@7
38–12 reps@8
3Seated Hamstring Curl48–12 reps@8
4Leg Extension48–12 reps@8
5Seated Calf Raise38–12 reps@7.5
6Standing Calf Raise210–14 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Barbell Row48–12 reps@7.5
2Lat Pulldown48–12 reps@7.5
3Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)48–12 reps@7.5
4Face Pull48–12 reps@7.5
5Bicep Curl (Barbell)48–12 reps@7.5
6Hammer Curl38–12 reps@7.5
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7.5
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)48–12 reps@7.5
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7.5
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7.5
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@7.5
5Lateral Raise (Machine)28–12 reps@7.5
6Tricep Extension (Cable)38–12 reps@7.5
7Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension38–12 reps@7.5
8V-Handle Tricep Pushdown (Cable)38–12 reps@7.5

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, Power build 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 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 90 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.

Power build PPL is structured around 6 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.

Power build 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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