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PPL - 3 Day Program
Beginner–IntermediateFree

PPL - 3 Day Program

PPL

Jonathan Sutton
Jonathan Sutton· Jun 2025
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
PPL

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 who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Glutes
11.3%
Triceps
11.3%
Hamstrings
10.3%
Quadriceps
9.3%
Front Delts
9.3%
Upper Back
7%
Middle Delts
7%
Abs
6.6%
Biceps
6%
Chest
5.3%
Lats
4%
Lower Back
3.7%
Rear Delts
3%
Forearms
2%
Adductors
2%
Calves
2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Barbell)45 reps
2Deadlift (Barbell)15 reps
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)312 reps
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)312 reps
5Face Pull312 reps
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
7Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)312 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)45 reps
2Bench Press (Barbell)15 reps
3Overhead Press (Barbell)312 reps
4Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)312 reps
Superset
5ATricep Pushdown (Cable)312 reps
5BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps
Superset
6AOverhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)312 reps
6BLateral Raise (Dumbbell)315 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Squat (Barbell)25 reps
2Squat (Barbell)15 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)312 reps
4Goblet Squat312 reps
5Hip Thrust (Barbell)312 reps
6Standing Calf Raise312 reps

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 Day Program 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 garage 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 50 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 Day Program 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 Day Program 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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