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5 day dumbbell & barbell split
Beginner–IntermediateFree

5 day dumbbell & barbell split

N D.
N D.· Oct 2024
8athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
5 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
40 min
This workout uses only dumbbells and barbells, hitting each muscle group once a week. Suitable for intermediate level.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
13.6%
Front Delts
11.2%
Biceps
11.1%
Chest
10.5%
Upper Back
9.7%
Glutes
6.4%
Quadriceps
6.2%
Lats
5.9%
Middle Delts
5.7%
Hamstrings
5.4%
Abs
3.9%
Calves
3.7%
Lower Back
1.9%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Adductors
1.5%
Forearms
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Wide Grip Pull-Up74 reps
2Bent Over Row (Barbell, Paused)412 reps
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)310 reps
4Deadlift (Barbell)410 reps
5Shrug (Dumbbell)28 reps
110 reps
112 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Barbell)48 reps
2Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)410 reps
3Decline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
4Chest Fly (Dumbbell)412 reps
5Dip (Bodyweight)40 reps
6Bench Press (Close Grip)55 reps
7Tricep Kickback310 reps
8Single Arm Overhead Tricep Extension38 reps
9Lying Tricep Extension (Barbell)412 reps
10Decline Sit Up (Bodyweight)40 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bicep Curl (Barbell)48 reps
2Preacher Curl (Barbell)48 reps
3Hammer Curl410 reps
4Concentration Curl312 reps
5Reverse Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)37 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Lunge (Dumbbell)410 reps
2Squat (Barbell)610 reps
3Stiff Leg Deadlift410 reps
4Standing Calf Raise820 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Military Press (Barbell)410 reps@6.5
2Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48 reps@7
3Front Raise38 reps@7.5
10 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps@6
110 reps@6.5
18 reps@6.5
16 reps@6.5
16 reps@7
5Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)210 reps@6.5
110 reps@10

Weeks 2–5 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, 5 day dumbbell & barbell split is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 5 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 40 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.

5 day dumbbell & barbell split is structured around 5 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 5 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

5 day dumbbell & barbell split 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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