Program Description
This is a weird setup to accommodate the fact I gave access to different equipment on certain days. Probably useless for anybody else.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding
- EquipmentDumbbell Only
- Program Length10 weeks
- Time Per Workout40 minutes
- CreatedDec 07, 2024 04:33
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 12:35

Summary
Unleash your upper body potential with the Three Day Upper Split program! Over 10 weeks, you'll focus on building strength and muscle across your shoulders, back, and arms with just three workouts per week. Each session is packed with targeted exercises like the Dumbbell Overhead Press and Single Arm Row, ensuring you maximize your gains while keeping your schedule flexible. Get ready to sculpt your upper body and feel stronger than ever!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
4
Arnold Press
3
10 reps
-
5
Band Face Pull
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown
2
12 reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
-
6
Zottman Curl
3
10 reps
-
7
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)
1
2
1
12 reps
10 reps
8 reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)
2
12 reps
-
5
Skull Crusher
3
10 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)
2
10 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 10 Weeks
Day 1
1
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
2
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
3
Shrug (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
4
Arnold Press3 Sets
10 Reps
-
5
Band Face Pull3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 2
1
Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)1 Set
2 Sets
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
-
2
Seated Row (Cable)1 Set
2 Sets
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
-
3
Pullover (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
4
Lat Pulldown2 Sets
12 Reps
-
5
Incline Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Zottman Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
-
7
Hammer Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
-
Day 3
1
Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
2 Sets
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
-
2
Bench Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
2 Sets
1 Set
12 Reps
10 Reps
8 Reps
-
-
-
3
Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
4
Chest Fly (Cable)2 Sets
12 Reps
-
5
Skull Crusher3 Sets
10 Reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback3 Sets
10 Reps
-
7
Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)2 Sets
10 Reps
-