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Sackboy’s “Fierce 5” Dumbbell Program
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Sackboy’s “Fierce 5” Dumbbell Program

A basic and minimal full-body dumbbell program for people who want to start getting into the habit of gym going or minimize time at gym - fierce…

Alexander O.
Alexander O.· Feb 2025
2athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Full Gym
Session length
40 min
Found this program as I’m trying to build the habit of going to the gym but I want to spend the least time there while hitting everything… Based off this reddit post, slightly tweaked with exercises I’m more used to and ab work on both A and B in splits: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/oh75rz/request_for_picking_db_only_routine_frankomans_vs/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button The post is based off an original program by bodybuilding.com but none of the links ever worked for me so I based it off OP’s description. Cardio done on off days of choice! Why sackboy? Because he deserves SOMETHING in his name after what sony did to him.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a full gym (barbells, dumbbells, cables, and machines)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
10.3%
Glutes
10.2%
Quadriceps
10.2%
Triceps
8.7%
Hamstrings
8.4%
Lats
8.4%
Abs
7.4%
Biceps
6.8%
Front Delts
5.6%
Chest
4.6%
Rear Delts
4.6%
Middle Delts
4.6%
Lower Back
3.7%
Calves
3.1%
Adductors
1.9%
Forearms
1.5%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
3Dumbbell Row38 reps
4Lying Reverse Fly310 reps
Superset
5AStanding Calf Raise215 reps
5BFrench Press210 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)310 reps
4Dumbbell Row38 reps
Superset
5AStanding Calf Raise215 reps
5BFrench Press210 reps
6Hanging Leg Raise12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)38 reps
2Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)38 reps
Superset
4ARussian Twist (Dumbbell)215 reps
4BSeated Dumbbell Curl210 reps
5Pull-Up (Bodyweight)35 reps

Weeks 2–12 are in the app

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Common questions

Yes, Sackboy’s “Fierce 5” Dumbbell Program 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 full gym. 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.

Sackboy’s “Fierce 5” Dumbbell Program is structured around 3 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.

Sackboy’s “Fierce 5” Dumbbell Program 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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