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Push pull legs program guide

Learn the classic PPL training split — structure, recovery, and progression.

Push Pull Legs organizes training by movement pattern so you can push volume on chest/shoulders/triceps, then pull, then legs — without frying the same joints every day.

Push A

Horizontal + vertical press

  • Flat press
  • Shoulder press
  • Lateral raises
  • Triceps

Pull A

Horizontal + vertical pull

  • Rows
  • Pulldowns
  • Rear delts
  • Biceps

Legs A

Squat + hinge

  • Squat pattern
  • Hinge
  • Single-leg
  • Calves

FAQ

PPL vs bro split?

PPL usually hits each muscle more often (2×/week), which tends to beat once-weekly bro splits for hypertrophy.

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Estimates only — not medical advice. Results vary with technique, sleep, and nutrition.