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DB Strength & Hypertrophy
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DB Strength & Hypertrophy

Transform your physique in just 12 weeks with dumbbells—sculpt strength and muscle while mastering your bodyweight for lasting results.

Matthew W.
Matthew W.· Aug 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
40 min
Something for those of us with only dumbbells.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
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
10.4%
Abs
10.1%
Upper Back
9.8%
Front Delts
8.8%
Chest
7.9%
Glutes
7.3%
Biceps
6.9%
Quadriceps
6.6%
Middle Delts
6.6%
Hamstrings
6%
Lats
5.7%
Lower Back
3.5%
Rear Delts
3.5%
Calves
1.6%
Full-Body
1.6%
Olympic
1.6%
Forearms
1.6%
Adductors
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)45–8 reps
2Pull-Up (Bodyweight)46–8 reps
3Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
4Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)46–8 reps
5Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
6Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
7Hanging Leg Raise4AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)46–8 reps
2Suitcase Squat46–8 reps
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
4Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
5Standing Calf Raise412–15 reps
6Reverse Abs Crunch (Bodyweight)4AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
2Arnold Press48–10 reps
3Chest Fly (Dumbbell)410–12 reps
4Bench Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
6Tricep Kickback412–15 reps
7Sit Up4AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)48–10 reps
2Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
3Shrug (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)48–10 reps
5Hammer Curl410–12 reps
6Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)412–15 reps
7Hanging Leg Raise4AMRAP
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Clean & Press45 reps
2Suitcase Squat48 reps
3Deficit Push Up48–12 reps
4Snatch (Dumbbell)46 reps
5Suitcase Carry41 min
6Lying Leg Raise4AMRAP

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, DB Strength & Hypertrophy 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 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.

DB Strength & Hypertrophy 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

DB Strength & Hypertrophy 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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