PPL+Abs dumbells only

­This is an alternated version of the PPL 6 day, with a separated abs workout. Everything is set to 100% 1RM. This is only so it is easy to change the values. I found that the recommendations at the end of the workout were all over the place. This way you can manage for yourself. If 12 reps are achieved in all 3 sets, raise weights by 1kg. Do not do more than 12 reps. If after raising weights, 12x3 is achieved again, raise by 2 kgs. This is my rule. The original description is below:

Source

Reddit ­

Progression

Perform three sets for each exercise, with 90 seconds rest in between each set. Do as many repetitions (reps) as possible, but no more than 12, for each set. For exercises that work each side individually (e.g. bent-over rows, lunges) a set counts after you have done both sides, and be sure to do the same number of reps per set on each side. If you are able to perform all three sets for 12 reps then move up to the next available weight on the next workout. If you do not make progress (increasing reps does count as progress) on an individual exercise after two attempts (i.e. you use the same weight and reps on that exercise for three consecutive workouts) then deload the weight for that specific exercise by two increments for the following workout and work your way back up.

For pull-ups and hanging leg raises start with bodyweight only. To add weight hold a dumbbell between your feet. If you cannot do a pull-up, begin with negatives.

Start with the lightest dumbbells available for all other exercises. This will make sure you don't overdo it as you first start out and also allow you to practice form. ­

Schedule

If you are getting adequate sleep and rest and like having the same schedule every week you may do the workouts on consecutive days as follows: Push/Pull/Legs/Push/Pull/Legs/Rest. Alternatively, you may use a four day cycle of Push/Pull/Legs/Rest. ­

For the monkeys like myself

­ Push

• Chest Press

• Incline Fly

• Arnold Press

• Overhead Tricep Extension

Pull

• Pull-up

• Bent-over Row

• Reverse Fly

• Shrug

• Bicep Curl

Legs

• Goblet Squat (if you are flexible enough, squat even lower)

• Lunge

• Single Leg Deadlift (I know the link shows a kettlebell, but you can do the same with a dumbbell)

• Calf Raise (If you do not have a board or other raised surface you may do these on flat ground, but note that you will be limiting your range of motion. To make the exercise more challenging use one leg at a time.)

Abs

• Hanging Leg Raises