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Dumbbell PP
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Dumbbell PP

Dumbbell PPL but two days per week.

Steve K.
Steve K.· Oct 2024
5athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
8 weeks
Days / week
2 days
Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
60 min
Dumbbell PPL but two days per week.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 2 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
17.6%
Triceps
9.1%
Lats
8.8%
Biceps
8.8%
Quadriceps
8.8%
Front Delts
6.8%
Abs
6.6%
Glutes
6.6%
Hamstrings
6.6%
Chest
4.9%
Adductors
4.4%
Middle Delts
4.4%
Calves
4.4%
Forearms
2.2%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Bench Press (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
2 Chest Press (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
3Goblet Squat33–12 reps
4Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
5Lunge (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
6Arnold Press33–12 reps
7Standing Calf Raise33–12 reps
8Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Pull-Up (Bodyweight)33–12 reps
2Hanging Leg Raise33–12 reps
3Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
4Reverse Fly33–12 reps
5Single Leg Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)33–12 reps
7Shrug (Dumbbell)33–12 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 PP 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 PP is structured around 2 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 PP 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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