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Beginner Dumbbell workout
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Beginner Dumbbell workout

Start your athletic journey with a dream and a set of dumbbells

Eddie L.
Eddie L.· Aug 2024
6athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
7 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
40 min
A beginner program for those who don’t have much experience or time just trying to get into better shape with minimal tools required. Focusing on weight progression instead of repetition progression.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on building muscle size
Athletes who can train 7 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Triceps
11.7%
Other
11.3%
Front Delts
10.7%
Chest
9.4%
Middle Delts
8.4%
Hamstrings
6.8%
Abs
6.7%
Biceps
6.3%
Glutes
5.9%
Lower Back
5.9%
Quadriceps
5.1%
Upper Back
4.2%
Lats
4.2%
Forearms
1.7%
Rear Delts
1.7%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Push Up210–30 reps@7
110–30 reps@10
2Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@10
3Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)25–10 reps@7
15–10 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stretching110–30 min@6
2Walk130 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AV-Up210–30 reps@7
110–30 reps@10
1BBent Over Row (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@10
2Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@8
110–15 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stretching110–30 min@6
2Walk130 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Push Up210–30 reps@7
110–30 reps@10
2Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)25–10 reps@7
15–10 reps@10
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)210–15 reps@7
110–15 reps@10
4Front Squat (Dumbbell)210–20 reps@7
110–20 reps@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stretching110–30 min@6
2Walk130 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Stretching110–30 min@6
2Walk130 min

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, Beginner Dumbbell workout 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.

Beginner Dumbbell workout is structured around 7 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.

Beginner Dumbbell workout 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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