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PPL 3 days with ABS
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PPL 3 days with ABS

Transform your physique in just 8 weeks with this focused PPL program—sculpt strength and carve out those abs in only 3 days a week!

Arda S.
Arda S.· Dec 2025
4athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
70 min
Transform your physique with the PPL 3 Days with ABS program, a focused 8-week training plan designed to maximize your strength and sculpt your core. This program combines push, pull, and leg workouts over three days each week, ensuring balanced muscle development and effective recovery. With targeted ab exercises integrated into your routine, you'll build a strong foundation while enhancing your overall athletic performance. Get ready to commit and see real results!

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
Abs
16.1%
Triceps
10.8%
Upper Back
9.7%
Quadriceps
8.6%
Hamstrings
8.6%
Front Delts
7.5%
Lats
6.5%
Biceps
6.5%
Glutes
6.5%
Middle Delts
5.4%
Chest
4.3%
Rear Delts
2.2%
Forearms
2.2%
Calves
2.2%
Adductors
1.1%
Lower Back
1.1%
Abductors
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bench Press (Barbell)16–8 reps+5 lbs
16–8 reps+5 lbs
16–8 reps+5 lbs
2Overhead Press (Barbell)18–10 reps+5 lbs
18–10 reps+5 lbs
18–10 reps+5 lbs
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
5Tricep Pushdown (Cable)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
6Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
7Decline Sit Up (Weighted)112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
8Plank11–1.5 min@8
11–1.5 min@8
11–1.5 min@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Lat Pulldown110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
2Barbell Row18–10 reps+5 lbs
18–10 reps+5 lbs
18–10 reps+5 lbs
3Single Arm Iso Row110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
4Face Pull112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)110–12 reps
110–12 reps
110–12 reps
6Bicep Curl (EZ Bar)110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
7Hanging Leg Raise110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@8
8Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)115–20 reps@8
115–20 reps@8
115–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Squat (Barbell)16–8 reps+5 lbs
16–8 reps+5 lbs
16–8 reps+5 lbs
2Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)18–10 reps
18–10 reps
18–10 reps
3Leg Press110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
110–12 reps+5 lbs
4Leg Curl112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
5Leg Extension112–15 reps
112–15 reps
112–15 reps
6Standing Calf Raise115–20 reps
115–20 reps
115–20 reps
7Bicycle Crunch120 reps@8
120 reps@8
120 reps@8
8Russian Twist (Dumbbell)120 reps@8
120 reps@8
120 reps@8

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, PPL 3 days with ABS is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 70 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.

PPL 3 days with ABS 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

PPL 3 days with ABS 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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