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Dumbbell Upper/Lower
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Dumbbell Upper/Lower

Lewis  H.
Lewis H.· Dec 2024
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
60 min
This is a dumbbell focused upper lower split with the goal of gaining size. Can be run at home or in a gym. Program uses dumbbells, adjustable bench and pull up bar.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
12.1%
Hamstrings
12.1%
Glutes
9.1%
Front Delts
8.3%
Biceps
8.3%
Chest
7.6%
Lats
7.6%
Upper Back
7.6%
Triceps
6.8%
Abs
6.8%
Middle Delts
4.5%
Rear Delts
2.3%
Forearms
2.3%
Lower Back
2.3%
Calves
2.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8–9
2Pec Fly (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@9–10
3Pull-Up (Bodyweight)35–15 reps@8–9
4Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8–9
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9–10
6Incline Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9–10
7Skull Crusher312–20 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8–9
2Leg Extension215–20 reps
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8–9
4Leg Curl215–20 reps
5Single Leg Calf Raise312–15 reps@9–10
6Ab Wheel310–20 reps
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chin-Up (Bodyweight)35–15 reps@8–9
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)28–12 reps@8–9
3Bench Press (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@8–9
4Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)212–15 reps@9–10
5Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9–10
6Preacher Curl (Dumbbell)312–15 reps@9–10
7Incline Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)312–20 reps@9–10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
2Leg Extension115–20 reps
115–20 reps
3Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)18–12 reps
18–12 reps
18–12 reps
4Leg Curl115–20 reps
115–20 reps
5Single Leg Calf Raise (Weighted)115–20 reps
115–20 reps
115–20 reps
6Decline Crunch (Weighted)110–20 reps
110–20 reps
110–20 reps

Weeks 2–8 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, Dumbbell Upper/Lower is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 8 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 60 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.

Dumbbell Upper/Lower is structured around 4 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Dumbbell Upper/Lower 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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