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M&S: 4 Day Upper/Lower Dumbbell Workout Routine
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M&S: 4 Day Upper/Lower Dumbbell Workout Routine

This dumbbell only upper/lower workout program only requires dumbbells and is perfect for those looking to build lean muscle mass at home or on the go!

Derek M.
Derek M.· Jul 2025
1athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
50 min
The goal of this workout is to help you build muscle. However, it can also help you with your fat loss goals depending on your calorie intake. Written By: Josh England February 7th, 2018 Updated: April 12th, 2021 https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-upper-lower-workout-routine

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Hamstrings
12.8%
Glutes
12.5%
Upper Back
9.5%
Quadriceps
9.4%
Abs
8.1%
Lats
7.5%
Chest
6.8%
Triceps
6.2%
Front Delts
5.8%
Lower Back
4.9%
Biceps
4.9%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Calves
3.8%
Adductors
2.3%
Forearms
0.5%
Rear Delts
0.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Pullover (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
6Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
7Shrug (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Goblet Squat48–10 reps
2Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
3Squat (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Hamstring Curl38–12 reps
5Standing Calf Raise38–12 reps
6Plank320 sec
#ExerciseSetsReps
1One Arm Bent Over Row48–10 reps
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
3Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
5Hammer Curl28–12 reps
6Floor Press (Dumbbell)28–12 reps
7Shrug (Dumbbell)212–15 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
2Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
3Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
4Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–12 reps
5Seated Calf Raise38–12 reps
6Plank320 sec

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, M&S: 4 Day Upper/Lower Dumbbell Workout Routine is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 12 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a dumbbell only. Make sure you have consistent access before starting, since the progression model assumes you can perform the same movements week over week.

Each session typically takes around 50 minutes to complete. That estimate covers your working sets but doesn't account for warm-up or rest between sets, so budget a little extra time when you're first learning the movements.

M&S: 4 Day Upper/Lower Dumbbell Workout Routine is structured around 4 training days per week, with rest days built in to allow for recovery. The Boostcamp app lets you reschedule sessions if your week doesn't go to plan.

The program runs for 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

M&S: 4 Day Upper/Lower Dumbbell Workout Routine is available inside the Boostcamp app, free on iOS and Android. Once you download the app, you can search for the program by name. The app tracks all your sets and weights automatically, so you always know exactly what to do next session.

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