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This program is written by Josh English from Muscle and Strength. Read the article <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/5-day-dumbbell-only-workout-split">here</a>.This program an ideal fit for novice and intermediate level lifters who only has access to dumbbells - whether you're someone who prefers the comfort of a home workout, a frequent traveler in need of a dependable routine that can be done in hotel gyms, or simply someone who favors dumbbells as their primary workout tool at the gym.If you're a beginner or early novice, it is recommended that you complete the 3-day per week dumbbell program or 4-week per week dumbbell program first.Program Structure:<ul><li>Day 1: Chest, Shoulders, &amp; Triceps Dumbbell Workout</li><li>Day 2: Legs &amp; Core Dumbbell Workout</li><li>Day 3: Back &amp; Biceps Dumbbell Workout</li><li>Day 4: Legs &amp; Core Dumbbell Workout</li><li>Day 5: Complete Upper Body Dumbbell Workout</li></ul>

M&S 5 Day Dumbbell Program

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Chest, Delt, Tricep

Legs, Core

Back, Bicep

Upper Body

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Floor Press (Dumbbell)

Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)

Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)

Tricep Kickback

Goblet Squat

Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)

Lunge (Dumbbell)

Frog Squat (Dumbbell)

Standing Calf Raise

Abs Crunch (Weighted)

Side Plank

Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)

Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)

Pullover (Dumbbell)

Reverse Grip Dumbbell Row

Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)

Hammer Curl

Squat (Dumbbell)

Deadlift (Dumbbell)

Split Squat (Dumbbell)

Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)

Side Bend (Dumbbell)

Plank

Arnold Press

Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)

Dumbbell Pinwheel Curl

Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)

Shrug (Dumbbell)

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