PPL-HAP Program

Your definitive guide to strength & aesthetics.

Reading The Plan

REPS: Target range. Beat the top of the range with perfect form, then increase weight.
REST: Non-negotiable timers. Longer for strength, shorter for metabolic stress.
RIR (Reps In Reserve): RIR 1 = one perfect rep left. RIR 0 = total muscular failure.

Day 1: PUSH (Strength & Power)

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (sec) Intensity / Notes
Barbell Bench Press 4 4-6 180 RIR 1. Explosive power off the chest.
Standing Barbell Overhead Press 4 5-7 150 RIR 1. Core braced. No leg drive.
Weighted Dips 3 6-8 120 RIR 1. Lean forward to emphasize chest.
Close-Grip Bench Press 3 6-8 120 RIR 1. Elbows tucked. Triceps focus.

Day 2: PULL (Strength & Power)

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (sec) Intensity / Notes
Weighted Pull-ups 4 4-6 180 RIR 1. Use a dip belt. Full ROM.
Barbell Bent-Over Row 4 6-8 150 RIR 1. Neutral spine. Pull to lower abdomen.
T-Bar Row 3 8-10 120 RIR 1. Squeeze the mid-back.
Weighted Hanging Leg Raises 3 8-12 90 RIR 1. Control the negative.

Day 3: LEGS (Strength & Power)

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (sec) Intensity / Notes
Barbell Back Squat 4 4-6 180 RIR 1. Depth is key. Explosive ascent.
Barbell Romanian Deadlift 4 6-8 150 RIR 1. Hinge at hips, feel hamstring stretch.
Barbell Hip Thrust 3 8-10 120 RIR 1. Powerful glute contraction at top.
Standing Calf Raises 4 8-10 90 RIR 1. Heavy weight. Pause at top and bottom.

Day 4: PUSH (Hypertrophy & Aesthetics)

Post-Workout: HIIT Session 1

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (sec) Intensity / Notes
Incline Dumbbell Press 4 8-12 90 RIR 1. Upper chest contraction.
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 10-15 75 RIR 0. Control the eccentric phase.
Machine Chest Fly (Pec Deck) 3 12-15 60 RIR 0. Squeeze at peak for 1 second.
Dumbbell Lateral Raises 4 12-20 60 RIR 0. Light weight, strict form.
Cable Rope Tricep Pushdown 3 12-15 60 RIR 0. Superset with below.
Overhead Cable Tricep Extension 3 12-15 60 RIR 0. Superset with above.

Day 5: PULL (Hypertrophy & Aesthetics)

Post-Workout: Zone 2 Cardio (30 min)

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (sec) Intensity / Notes
Lat Pulldown (Wide Grip) 4 10-12 90 RIR 1. Drive elbows down and back.
Seated Cable Row (Neutral Grip) 3 12-15 75 RIR 0. Retract shoulder blades.
Dumbbell Pullover 3 12-15 75 RIR 1. Stretch focus for lats/serratus.
Face Pulls 4 15-20 60 RIR 0. Light weight, rear delt focus.
Incline Dumbbell Curl 3 10-12 60 RIR 0. Superset with below. Full stretch.
Dumbbell Hammer Curl 3 10-12 60 RIR 0. Superset with above.

Day 6: LEGS (Hypertrophy & Aesthetics)

Post-Workout: HIIT Session 2

Exercise Sets Reps Rest (sec) Intensity / Notes
Leg Press 4 12-15 90 RIR 0. Constant tension, no lockout.
Bulgarian Split Squats 3 10-12 (each) 75 RIR 1. Focus on stability.
Lying Leg Curls 4 12-15 60 RIR 0. Squeeze hamstrings at peak.
Leg Extensions 4 15-20 60 RIR 0. Squeeze quads at top for 1-2s.
Seated Calf Raises 4 15-20 45 RIR 0. Target soleus muscle.
Box Jumps 3 5 120 Maximal explosive intent. Land softly.
Kettlebell Swings 3 15 90 Explosive hip hinge. Glutes do the work.

Day 7: REST (Active Recovery)

Recovery is when adaptation occurs. Focus on light activity to promote blood flow and aid muscle repair without adding stress.

  • Primary Task: Zone 2 Cardio Session.
  • Duration: 45 minutes.
  • Intensity: Light; conversational pace.
  • Examples: Brisk walk, light cycling, or elliptical.
  • Goal: Enhance recovery, improve cardiovascular health, and prime for the next training week.

Prioritize nutrition and hydration to maximize recovery.