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3 Day Full body dumbbell and kettlebell routine.
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3 Day Full body dumbbell and kettlebell routine.

Beginner full body routine for working out at home with only dumbbells and kettlebells. Focus on progressive overload, RPE 8. Adjust REPs and weight accordingly

Morgan L.
Morgan L.· Jan 2025
120athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Beginner
Goal
Athletics, Women's, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
At Home
Session length
60 min
Beginner At-Home Full Body Program Schedule: 3x per week (full body) + 1 recovery day + optional extra cardio. Equipment: Dumbbells and Kettlebells. Weekly Structure • Workout Days (3x/week): o Day 1: Strength & Fatigue Focus o Day 2: Cardio + Muscle Fatigue (Elevated HR) o Day 3: Strength & Fatigue Focus • Recovery Day (1x/week): Low-stress activity (walk, hike, light cycling, etc.). • Cardio: Perform your preferred cardio on non-lifting days. Ideally, alternate lifting and cardio/recovery days throughout the week. Workout Guidelines • Warm-Up: Perform your preferred dynamic warm-up or light cardio (5–10 min). • Sets: Train at RPE 8 (2 reps shy of failure). Occasionally, push to absolute failure (RPE 10). • Progressive Overload: Increase reps or weight weekly to maintain RPE 8. Volume progression is built into the plan. • Circuits/Supersets: Perform exercises back-to-back with minimal rest (just enough to swap weights if needed). o Rest 90–120 sec after each superset/circuit before repeating. o After finishing all sets in a superset, transition to the next within 2 min. Workout Focus • Day 1 & Day 3 (Hypertrophy Focused): Prioritize controlled reps, higher effort, and progressive overload to challenge major muscle groups. • Day 2 (Cardio Focused): Maintain an elevated heart rate while incorporating strength moves with shorter rests and lighter/moderate weights. Definitions • RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion): o RPE 8: Stop 2 reps before true failure. o RPE 10 (Failure): Absolute muscular failure — unable to complete another rep. • Progressive Overload: o Each week aim to increase reps or weight while keeping sets at RPE 8. o Over time, this ensures consistent strength and endurance gains.

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on athletics and women's and bodyweight fitness
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes who prefer training at home with minimal equipment

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Abs
12.2%
Front Delts
10.9%
Quadriceps
10.8%
Glutes
10.1%
Hamstrings
10.1%
Triceps
9.3%
Middle Delts
7.8%
Chest
4.7%
Upper Back
4.5%
Forearms
3.8%
Adductors
3.1%
Rear Delts
3.1%
Stretching
3%
Calves
3%
Lower Back
1.5%
Lats
1.5%
Biceps
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ADead Bug18–20 reps@8
18–20 reps@8
1BFloor Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
Superset
2AGoblet Squat18–16 reps@8
18–16 reps@8
2BOverhead Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
Superset
3ARomanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
3BFarmer's Walk (Weighted)11–2 min@8
11–2 min@8
Superset
4ALu Raise112–20 reps@8
112–20 reps@8
4BStanding Calf Raise112–20 reps@8
112–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ABent Over Row (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
1BJump Squat18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
1CSuitcase Carry11 min@8
11 min@8
1DPush Up (Knees)16–15 reps@8
16–15 reps@8
Superset
2ARear Delt Row18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
2BWalking Lunge (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
2CPlank11–3 min75%
11–3 min75%
2DSquat to Press (Dumbbell)110–20 reps@8
110–20 reps@8
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1ADead Bug18–20 reps@8
18–20 reps@8
1BFloor Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
Superset
2AGoblet Squat18–16 reps@8
18–16 reps@8
2BOverhead Press (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
Superset
3ARomanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)18–12 reps@8
18–12 reps@8
3BFarmer's Walk (Weighted)11–2 min@8
11–2 min@8
Superset
4ALu Raise112–20 reps@8
112–20 reps@8
4BStanding Calf Raise112–20 reps@8
112–20 reps@8

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, 3 Day Full body dumbbell and kettlebell routine. 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 is a home workout program. No gym required. 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.

3 Day Full body dumbbell and kettlebell routine. 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 12 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

3 Day Full body dumbbell and kettlebell routine. 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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