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The Dumbbell Full Body Program ("Fierce 5")
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The Dumbbell Full Body Program ("Fierce 5")

Marcus T.
Marcus T.· Jan 2025
35athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
30 min
"I began designing the "Fierce 5" series because I wasn't completely satisfied with the majority of programs that are so popular. In my opinion they all had a flaw or two (slow progression, high volume, low enough volume people lose interest and nearly all of them lack what I’d consider proper balance), albeit small inadequacies in some cases. I just wanted programs I could advise people to run without needing to make any modifications." - davisj3537 https://web.archive.org/web/20160821092243/http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=1267404691#post1267404691 This is a copy of a program found from this link. I definitely recommend looking at the page and seeing other options and recommendations.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Quadriceps
11.3%
Abs
10.1%
Triceps
10.1%
Glutes
9.4%
Hamstrings
9.4%
Upper Back
9.4%
Front Delts
7.5%
Lats
7.5%
Biceps
6.3%
Chest
3.8%
Rear Delts
3.8%
Middle Delts
3.8%
Calves
2.5%
Adductors
1.9%
Lower Back
1.9%
Forearms
1.3%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
3Dumbbell Row38 reps@8
4Lying Reverse Fly310 reps@8
Superset
5AStanding Calf Raise215 reps@8
5BFrench Press210 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Walking Lunge (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
2Overhead Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
4Pull-Up (Bodyweight)38 reps@8
Superset
5AAbs Crunch (Bodyweight)215 reps@8
5BBicep Curl (Dumbbell)210 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Split Squat (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
2Bench Press (Dumbbell)38 reps@8
3Dumbbell Row38 reps@8
4Lying Reverse Fly310 reps@8
Superset
5AStanding Calf Raise215 reps@8
5BFrench Press210 reps@8

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, The Dumbbell Full Body Program ("Fierce 5") 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 30 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.

The Dumbbell Full Body Program ("Fierce 5") 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 8 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Dumbbell Full Body Program ("Fierce 5") 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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