Minimalist PPL (Dumbbell Only)

by Christian David Sanchez
3 athletes joined

Program Description

This 6-day Push-Pull-Legs (PPL) program is built for lifters who want to maximize aesthetics using nothing but dumbbells. Each 60-minute session is crafted to hit major muscle groups with heavy, compound-focused movements like dumbbell bench presses, rows, and Romanian deadlifts. With a smart 3-day recovery cycle per muscle group, you'll train hard, recover right, and sculpt a balanced, defined physique—no barbell or gym required.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Novice, Beginner
  • Goal
    Muscle & Sculpting
  • Equipment
    Dumbbell Only
  • Program Length
    1 week
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jul 20, 2025 08:12
  • Last Edited
    Aug 26, 2025 03:21

Summary

Unlock your strength potential with the Minimalist PPL (Dumbbell Only) program! Over the course of one week, you’ll engage in a focused three-day split that targets push, pull, and leg movements using just dumbbells. Each workout is designed to maximize muscle engagement and build functional strength, featuring exercises like the Dumbbell Bench Press and Romanian Deadlift. Ideal for those with limited equipment, this program is perfect for anyone looking to simplify their training while still achieving impressive results. Get ready to elevate your fitness game!
Muscle Engagement
Front
Back
MuscleSet
Abs
13.2%
Chest
10%
Upper Back
10%
Front Delts
8.7%
Glutes
7.5%
Hamstrings
7.3%
Quadriceps
7.1%
Lats
7.1%
Triceps
6.8%
Middle Delts
6.8%
Lower Back
4.6%
Rear Delts
4.1%
Calves
3.4%
Biceps
1.8%
Adductors
1.4%
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WEEK 1
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
3
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
5
Lying Leg Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1
3
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
3
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 6.5
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 6.5
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
3
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
3
Sumo Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1
2
12 reps
12 reps
RPE 6.5
RPE 8.5
4
Standing Calf Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 6.5
5
Lying Leg Raise
3
20 reps
RPE 6.5
Week 1
1 / 1 Weeks
Day 1
1
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
3 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
2
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
3
Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
4
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
5
Lying Leg Raise
3 Sets
20 Reps
@6.5
Day 3
1
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1 Set
3 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
2
Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
3
Sumo Deadlift (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
4
Standing Calf Raise
3 Sets
20 Reps
@6.5
5
Lying Leg Raise
3 Sets
20 Reps
@6.5
Day 2
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
1 Set
3 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
2
Pullover (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
3
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
1 Set
2 Sets
12 Reps
12 Reps
@6.5
@8.5
4
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
20 Reps
@6.5
5
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
20 Reps
@6.5