Program Description
**PPL: 12-Week Bodybuilding Program** Dive into this comprehensive 12-week Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) program designed for intermediate lifters aiming to build muscle and strength. With 36 sessions scheduled over the duration, each workout lasts approximately 80 minutes, ensuring an effective blend of intensity and volume. You'll engage in a variety of exercises targeting all major muscle groups, utilizing a full gym setup to maximize your training potential. Get ready to push your limits and transform your physique!
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentFull Gym
- Program Length12 weeks
- Time Per Workout80 minutes
- CreatedJul 03, 2025 03:01
- Last EditedAug 16, 2025 12:07

Summary
Transform your physique with this comprehensive 12-week Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) program, designed for those ready to elevate their strength training game. Committing just three days a week, you'll engage in targeted workouts that emphasize major muscle groups, ensuring balanced development and recovery. Each session includes a variety of exercises—like barbell squats, lat pulldowns, and seated rows—crafted to maximize your gains and enhance your overall performance. Get ready to build muscle, boost endurance, and redefine your limits!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
WEEK 12
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
7
Wrist Curls
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
7
Wrist Curls
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
7
Wrist Curls
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
7
Wrist Curls
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
7
Wrist Curls
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Chest Fly (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Skull Crusher (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
7
Wrist Curls
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
3
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
3
Face Away Cable Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
3
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
3
Face Away Cable Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
3
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
3
Face Away Cable Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
3
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
3
Face Away Cable Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
3
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
3
Face Away Cable Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Seated Row (Cable)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
-
3
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Romanian Deadlift (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
3
Face Away Cable Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Pinwheel Curl
3
10 reps
-
5
Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Abs Crunch (Machine)
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Leg Press (45 Degrees)
3
10 reps
-
2
Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl
3
10 reps
-
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)
3
20 reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
-
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Seated Row (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
2
Lat Pulldown3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Hammer Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Pinwheel Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Hanging Leg Raise3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
2
Leg Press (45 Degrees)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Seated Hamstring Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Leg Extension3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Hip Abductor (Machine)3 Sets
20 Reps
-
6
Hip Adductor (Machine)3 Sets
20 Reps
-
7
Standing Calf Raise3 Sets
20 Reps
-
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
One Arm Lateral Raise (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Tricep Rope Push Down (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
7
Reverse Wrist Curl (Barbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-