117 reviews for Dumbbell PPL
Dumbbell PPL (Push, Pull, Legs) is a beginner dumbbell routine that only uses dumbbells and a pull up bar. If you have limited access to equipment or you're always constantly in small hotel gyms, this program is perfect for you.
The Dumbbell PPL workout program is primarily designed for hypertrophy (muscle building), but you'll gain strength as well. This program gained immense popularity on Reddit and was created by u/gregariousHermit.
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Heather T.
Woman, 348 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
This was my first structured program and 6 weeks later I feel really good about my progress and gains. I have a slight shoulder injury so I took it easy on moves like the Arnold press, but most other moves I could still do. While my focus is getting buff, after 6 weeks I've lost at least an inch off my waist, legs and when I compare photos I look generally more fit and toned compared to when I started. I also feel more confident that lifting is something I can do and will continue to do as part of a lifestyle change. This program showed me I can make a lot of progress without spending a ton of time and it really wasn't that hard compared to the benefits I've seen and felt. Ready now to level up.
carlas Nick
Man, 265 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Honestly surprised by how much muscle I built on such little time. My issue is it's called dumb bell ppl but needs a pull up bar. I managed to find a makeshift pull up bar at my apartment gym but it's something to keep in mind
Lando
Man, 327 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Good program to get a solid base to build off of. Added modifications as I got more comfortable lifting. This is my first Boostcamp program and first consistent program I’ve ever done. Minimal prior lifting experience
Caleb W.
Man7 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
Less than expected muscle gains
Couldn’t do hanging leg raises, otherwise attempted to stick with the program. Some strength gains, no visible muscle change.
Kelsey R.
Woman, 347 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
More than expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
I don’t have a gym so doing hanging leg raises were impossible. I felt like those shouldn’t have been an exercise for the specifications I had given
Paweł L.
Man7 weeks complete
1 year of prior experience
As expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Great for starter after long time of doing nothing
Thomy T.
Man, 205 weeks complete
More than expected strength gains
More than expected muscle gains
Goated.
Frank M.
Man, 233 weeks complete
4 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
N/A
Man, 29
3 weeks complete
5 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Only have dumbbells and bench so most of the pull up stuff is skipped like the hanging leg raise
Brooke_Devlin-Brown_975654
Woman5 weeks complete
3 years of prior experience
As expected strength gains
As expected muscle gains
Added abs and some cardio between and it's great