2830: The Best Push Pull Legs Program For Building Muscle (MAPS PPL)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth23mApril 6, 2026

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Mind Pump introduces MAPS PPL, their first-ever push-pull-legs (PPL) program designed specifically for both men and women, addressing long-standing audience demand for a bodybuilding-style split. The program is a nine-week, three-phase plan with progressive rep ranges—hypertrophy-focused (5-6 reps), moderate (8-12 reps), and strength-building (5x5) in the final phase. What sets this program apart is its gender-specific programming: women’s version emphasizes glute and shoulder volume with adjusted exercise order, while men’s version prioritizes chest and upper body. The program includes a detailed, science-backed nutrition plan for a 9-week bulk, a structured supplement schedule, and free live coaching from Mind Pump coaches during the launch window. Hosts emphasize the psychological benefits of the pump and the importance of enjoyment in sustaining long-term consistency, while also addressing common pitfalls like overtraining and poor program adherence. The episode concludes with a strong call to action for the 40% discount and bonus resources. Key takeaways include: 1) Gender-specific programming optimizes results by aligning training volume with aesthetic preferences; 2) A structured nutrition plan with clear macros increases adherence and effectiveness; 3) Free live coaching and a supplement schedule reduce barriers to starting and completing the program; 4) The PPL split supports optimal hypertrophy frequency (2–3x/week per muscle group); 5) Enjoyment and consistency are more predictive of success than any single training variable. The overall tone is enthusiastic, empowering, and solution-oriented, with a strong focus on making transformation accessible and sustainable.

Key Takeaways
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Gender-specific programming tailors volume and exercise order to aesthetic preferences (e.g., women’s focus on glutes and shoulders).

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A clear, science-backed nutrition plan with fixed macros increases adherence and supports a 9-week bulk.

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Free live coaching and a supplement schedule reduce friction and increase completion rates.

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The PPL split supports optimal hypertrophy frequency (2–3x/week per muscle group).

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Enjoyment and consistency are more critical than any single training variable for long-term success.

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2 min

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4:08
1 min

Introducing MAPS PPL: The Most Requested Split

Hosts announce the launch of MAPS PPL, the first PPL program from Mind Pump, responding to years of audience requests for a push-pull-legs split.

5:11
4 min

Why PPL Is So Popular: Pump, Volume, and Focus

Discussion on the popularity of the PPL split due to high volume per muscle group, the enjoyment of the pump, and the ability to focus on specific body parts.

9:08
3 min

The Science Behind PPL: Frequency, Volume, and Recovery

Explains how PPL supports optimal hypertrophy frequency (2–3x/week), allows for higher volume per session, and avoids the fatigue of full-body workouts.

High-Impact Quotes
People want us to tell them, tell me exactly what to do. I want to know exactly what to do for the next nine weeks. I want to commit myself to nine weeks to build as much muscle as possible, boost my metabolism, really make changes in the way my body looks.
Sal21:30
Viral: 88.0
The real art to this is when you have a client who's like, Hey, I want these areas that I really want to focus on in this case with the women you're talking about shoulders and glutes primarily are the big focuses. It's like, okay, well, it's great. Well then we have to take from somewhere else because we don't just want to slap on more glute, more shoulder stuff than ours already in a typical program.
Adam17:08
Viral: 85.0
You have your specific program, you have your three days of coaching, you have your specific scheduled supplement routine. Put this all together, and the only thing that's left, the only piece of this recipe that's missing is just you doing it.
Sal21:45
Viral: 80.0
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SalAdamJustin
Topics Discussed
Push Pull Legs Program95%Gender-Specific Training90%Hypertrophy Training88%Program Adherence and Accountability87%Nutrition for Muscle Gain85%Workout Enjoyment and Consistency82%Progressive Overload80%Home Gym Training70%
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