Dumbbells for Life: A Strength-Based Workout Cycle
A beginner-friendly, strength-focused 5-day, 6-week program using minimal equipment.
Overview
Who it's for
Muscle engagement
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 2 | Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 3 | Overhead Extension (Dumbbell) | 3 | 10–12 reps | @6–7 |
| 4 | Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–6.5 |
| 5 | Abs Crunch (Bodyweight) | 3 | 20 reps | — |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bicep Curl (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 2 | Bent Over Row (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 3 | Shrug (Dumbbell) | 2 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 4 | Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–12 reps | @6–7 |
| 5 | Plank | 2 | 30 sec | — |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superset | |||
| 1A | Side Bend (Dumbbell) | 2 | 10 reps |
| 1B | Russian Twist | 2 | 10 reps |
| 1C | Bicycle Crunch | 2 | 10 reps |
| 1D | Dead Bug | 2 | 10 reps |
| 1E | Plank | 2 | 30 sec |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superset | ||||
| 1A | Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 1B | Squat (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 2 | Split Squat (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 3 | Standing Calf Raise | 3 | 10–12 reps | @6–7 |
| 4 | Hip Thrust (Dumbbell) | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 5 | Side Bend (Dumbbell) | 3 | 10 reps | — |
| # | Exercise | Sets | Reps | Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) | 3 | 6–8 reps | @6–8 |
| 2 | Squat (Dumbbell) | 3 | 6–8 reps | @6–8 |
| 3 | Arnold Press | 3 | 6–8 reps | @6–8 |
| 4 | Hamstring Curl | 3 | 8–10 reps | @6–7 |
| 5 | Abs Crunch (Bodyweight) | 3 | 20 reps | — |
Weeks 2–6 are in the app
Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.
Common questions
Yes, Dumbbells for Life: A Strength-Based Workout Cycle is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 6 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.
Dumbbells for Life: A Strength-Based Workout Cycle 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 6 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.
Dumbbells for Life: A Strength-Based Workout Cycle 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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