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Muscle Builder: 3 Day PPL

by JL
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Program Description

Muscle Builder: 3 Day PPL *Beginner/Novice version This bodybuilding workout plan is designed to facilitate weekly progressive overload through set volume while maintaining a moderate intensity level. By gradually increasing the volume of sets each week, you’ll challenge your muscles to adapt and grow over time, promoting continuous progress and muscle development. This workout plan provides a balanced approach to bodybuilding, targeting all major muscle groups while systematically increasing training volume to promote muscle growth and strength gains over time. If you have never done a particular exercise, pick a weight that you think will be appropriate for the prescribed reps at the prescribed RPE/RIR. Begin each workout with a 5-10 minute warm up on an elliptical machine or treadmill. Rest for 1 to 2 minutes between sets, depending on the type of exercise. Use shorter rest periods for isolation exercises and longer ones for compound exercises. On rest days, aim for active recovery by staying lightly active, such as going to the gym for mild weight training or opting for cardio exercises. - Feel free to swap exercises as long as they target the same muscle group and maintain the original exercise's complexity, whether compound or isolation. - Modify the repetition range and intensity (RPE/RIR) as needed, aiming for a typical range of 8 to 12 reps for compound exercises and 10 to 16 reps for isolation exercises. The program concludes with a Deload week, aiming to reduce intensity and volume, allowing the body to fully recover. This approach aids in preventing overuse injuries and fostering long-term enhancements in strength and muscle growth.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner, Novice
  • Goal
    Bodybuilding
  • Equipment
    Full Gym
  • Program Length
    5 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Feb 27, 2024 08:25
  • Last Edited
    Sep 05, 2024 03:10
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)
4
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Leg Extension
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
2
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
2
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
3
Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)
4
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Leg Extension
4
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
1
2
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
2
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
3
Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)
2
2
10 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
5
Leg Extension
4
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
3
Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
5
Leg Extension
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
2
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
2
Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)
3
8 reps
RPE 6
3
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Extension
3
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
3
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Lat Pulldown
3
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Lat Prayer
3
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
5
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Upright Row (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
2
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
2
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
3
Lat Prayer
4
12 reps
RPE 7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
2
2
10 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 7
5
Leg Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Upright Row (Cable)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
2
2
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
2
Lat Pulldown
2
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
3
Lat Prayer
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Leg Curl
2
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
6
Upright Row (Cable)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
3
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Lat Pulldown
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
3
Lat Prayer
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
5
Leg Curl
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
6
Upright Row (Cable)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Barbell Row
3
8 reps
RPE 6
2
Lat Pulldown
3
10 reps
RPE 6
3
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 6
4
Leg Curl
4
10 reps
RPE 6
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
2
Hack Squat
3
12 reps
RPE 7
3
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
10 reps
RPE 7
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
5
Reverse Fly (Machine)
3
12 reps
RPE 7
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 7
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
2
Hack Squat
3
3
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
4
5
Reverse Fly (Machine)
3
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
4
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
1
2
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
2
Hack Squat
2
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
3
Stiff Leg Deadlift
2
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
5
Reverse Fly (Machine)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 7
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Barbell)
3
1
10 reps
10 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
2
Hack Squat
3
1
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
3
Stiff Leg Deadlift
4
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
2
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
5
Reverse Fly (Machine)
2
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
2
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 8
RPE 9
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Hack Squat
3
8 reps
RPE 6
2
Chest Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
3
Reverse Fly (Machine)
3
10 reps
RPE 6
4
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3
8 reps
RPE 6
Week 1
1 / 5 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
2
Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
3
Skull Crushers (Smith Machine)
4 Sets
10 Reps
@7
4
Chest Supported Row (Machine)
4 Sets
12 Reps
@7
5
Leg Extension
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
6
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
Day 2
1
Barbell Row
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
2
Lat Pulldown
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
3
Lat Prayer
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
4
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
5
Leg Curl
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
6
Upright Row (Cable)
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
Day 3
1
Squat (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
2
Hack Squat
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
3
Stiff Leg Deadlift
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7
4
Chest Fly (Machine)
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
5
Reverse Fly (Machine)
3 Sets
12 Reps
@7
6
Bicep Curl (Barbell)
3 Sets
10 Reps
@7