Workout Routine

Basic 6 Day PPL - Primal Lift Base

by DSZ1992

A set of 6 days with a push, pull, or leg focus emphasizing a different primal lift each day. Moderate volume and weight.

Starting TM is 90% of 1RM.

Workouts

Pull - Pull Up

Chin Up Machine

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% 1RM
5
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
5
100 sec
3
80% 1RM
5
100 sec

Chin Up Machine

3 sets

chinup

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
–
–
5
100 sec
2
–
–
5
100 sec
3
–
–
5
100 sec
4
–
–
5
100 sec
5
–
–
5 +
amrap
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

chinup

5 sets

seated cable row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 2 uncompleted sessions, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 5 %

seated cable row

3 sets

pullovers

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 2 uncompleted sessions, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

pullovers

3 sets

curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
4
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
5
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 2 uncompleted sessions, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

curl

5 sets

Push - Overhead Press

overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% 1RM
8
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
4
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
5
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
6
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
7
80% 1RM
8
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 5 %

overhead press

7 sets

push-ups

Set
Reps
Rest time
1
10
100 sec
2
10
100 sec
3
10 +
amrap
100 sec

push-ups

3 sets

lateral raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 2 uncompleted sessions, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

lateral raise

3 sets

front raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 2 uncompleted sessions, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

front raise

3 sets

overhead triceps extensions

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
4
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
5
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 2 uncompleted sessions, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

overhead triceps extensions

5 sets

Legs - Squat

squat

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% 1RM
5
100 sec
2
60% 1RM
5
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
5
100 sec
4
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
5
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
6
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
7
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
8
80% 1RM
5
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

squat

8 sets

romanian deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
8
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
8
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

romanian deadlift

3 sets

leg extension

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

leg extension

3 sets

leg curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

leg curl

3 sets

calf raise

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
80% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
80% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
80% 1RM
10
100 sec
4
80% 1RM
10
100 sec
5
80% 1RM
10 +
amrap
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

calf raise

5 sets

Pull - Row

barbell row

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% 1RM
8
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
4
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
5
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
6
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
7
80% 1RM
8
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 5 %

barbell row

7 sets

lat pulldown

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

lat pulldown

3 sets

face pull

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

face pull

3 sets

hammer curl

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
4
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
5
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 5 %

hammer curl

5 sets

Push - Bench Press

bench press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% 1RM
8
100 sec
2
65% 1RM
8
100 sec
3
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
4
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
5
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
6
80% 1RM
8
100 sec
7
80% 1RM
8
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

bench press

7 sets

rotational overhead press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

rotational overhead press

3 sets

Machine fly

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

Machine fly

3 sets

triceps pushdowns

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
4
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
5
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 2.27 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

triceps pushdowns

5 sets

Legs - Deadlift

deadlift

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
50% 1RM
5
100 sec
2
60% 1RM
5
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
5
100 sec
4
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
5
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
6
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
7
80% 1RM
5
100 sec
8
80% 1RM
5
100 sec

Overload: After 2 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

deadlift

8 sets

leg press

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

leg press

3 sets

hip thrust

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

hip thrust

3 sets

Aductor

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

Aductor

3 sets

Abductor

Set
Intensity
Weight
Reps
Rest time
1
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
2
70% 1RM
10
100 sec
3
70% 1RM
10
100 sec

Overload: After 4 successful sessions, 1RM will be suggested to increase by 4.54 kg.

Deload: After 1 uncompleted session, 1RM will be suggested to decrease by 10 %

Abductor

3 sets