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PPLA (Push, Pull, Legs, Arms)
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PPLA (Push, Pull, Legs, Arms)

Markcallahan
Markcallahan · Feb 2024
99athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
60 min
Hybrid strength and hypertrophy program for the novice level. This program is designed for lifters who are in between beginner and intermediate status, approximately 6 months in to strength training. Intensity and volume are increased over the beginner level, but are not at the same level as a typical bodybuilder program.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
15.9%
Biceps
15.7%
Quadriceps
9.7%
Front Delts
9.1%
Glutes
8.8%
Hamstrings
7.9%
Chest
7.1%
Middle Delts
5.8%
Upper Back
4.3%
Lats
3.5%
Forearms
3.1%
Abs
2.5%
Adductors
2.1%
Calves
1.9%
Lower Back
1.7%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Abductors
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)512 reps@7
2Overhead Press (Barbell)312 reps@7
3Upright Row (Barbell)312 reps@7
4Skull Crusher312 reps@7
5Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
6Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
7Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)510 reps@7
2Hip Thrust (Barbell)215 reps@7
115 reps
3Leg Press315 reps@7
4Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)310 reps@8
5Lying Leg Curl310 reps@8
6Standing Calf Raise320 reps@6
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Deadlift (Barbell)510 reps@8
2Bicep Curl (Barbell)315 reps@7
3Bent Over Row (Barbell)310 reps@8
4Lat Pulldown310 reps@8
5Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
6Preacher Curl (Barbell)312 reps@7
7Bicep Curl (Cable)315 reps@7
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Tricep Press312 reps@7
2Hammer Curl312 reps@7
3Skull Crusher312 reps@7
4Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
5Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)312 reps@7
6Concentration Curl312 reps@7
7Tricep Pushdown (Cable)315 reps@7
8Bicep Curl (Cable)315 reps@7

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, PPLA (Push, Pull, Legs, Arms) 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 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.

PPLA (Push, Pull, Legs, Arms) is structured around 4 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.

PPLA (Push, Pull, Legs, Arms) 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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