Program Description
Upper body workout designed to build muscle when combined with a high protein diet.
Program Overview
- LevelIntermediate
- GoalBodybuilding, Muscle & Sculpting
- EquipmentDumbbell Only
- Program Length8 weeks
- Time Per Workout50 minutes
- CreatedApr 20, 2025 05:36
- Last EditedJun 18, 2025 08:23

Summary
Unleash your upper body potential with this comprehensive 8-week workout program designed for serious gains. Committing to five days a week, you'll engage in targeted exercises like Dumbbell Floor Presses and Overhead Presses to sculpt your chest, shoulders, and arms. Each session is structured to challenge your strength and endurance, ensuring you maximize muscle growth while honing your technique. Get ready to transform your upper body and build a powerful physique!
WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
15 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
30 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
30 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
11 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
11 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
13 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
30 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
30 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
30 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
40 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
30 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
40 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
14 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
40 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
50 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
14 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
40 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
50 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
16 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
16 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
44 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
56 reps
RPE 6
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
18 reps
RPE 8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
4
18 reps
RPE 8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
3
22 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 8
5
Hip Bridge March
1
46 reps
RPE 6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
1
60 reps
RPE 6
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
12 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
10 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
13 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
13 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
13 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
11 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
14 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
14 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
14 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
14 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
16 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
16 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
18 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
18 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
20 reps
RPE 8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl
4
20 reps
RPE 8
4
Hammer Curl
3
16 reps
RPE 8
5
Plank
3
1 mins
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
15 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
10 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
15 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
16 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
11 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
13 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
11 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
16 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
17 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
18 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
17 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
12 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
18 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
18 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
14 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
20 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
18 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
14 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
20 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
18 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
16 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
16 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
22 reps
RPE 8
Day 3
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl
3
18 reps
RPE 8
2A
Tricep Kickback
3
18 reps
RPE 8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)
2
18 reps
RPE 7.5
5
V-Up
1
24 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
10 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
10 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
10 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
11 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
11 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
13 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
13 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
12 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
16 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
12 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
16 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
12 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
14 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
18 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
14 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
14 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
14 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
14 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
18 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
14 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
14 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
16 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
16 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
20 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
16 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
16 reps
RPE 8
Day 4
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
3
18 reps
RPE 8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)
3
20 reps
RPE 8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
1
18 reps
RPE 8
6A
Push Up
1
20 reps
RPE 8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
1
18 reps
RPE 8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)
1
18 reps
RPE 8
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Day 5
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Stretching
1
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch
1
5 reps
-
3
Couch Stretch
1
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers
1
5 reps
-
Week 1
1 / 8 Weeks
Day 1
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
2
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)4 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)3 Sets
15 Reps
@8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5
Hip Bridge March1 Set
30 Reps
@6
6
Abs Crunch (Weighted)1 Set
30 Reps
@6
Day 2
1
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)4 Sets
12 Reps
@8
2
Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
3
Seated Dumbbell Curl4 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Hammer Curl3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
5
Plank3 Sets
1 mins
@8
Day 3
1
Alternating Dumbbell Curl3 Sets
15 Reps
@8
2A
Tricep Kickback3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Overhead Extension (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Russian Twist (Dumbbell)2 Sets
10 Reps
@7.5
5
V-Up1 Set
15 Reps
@8
Day 4
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
2
Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)3 Sets
10 Reps
@8
3
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
4
Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)3 Sets
12 Reps
@8
5A
Overhead Press (Dumbbell)1 Set
10 Reps
@8
6A
Push Up1 Set
10 Reps
@8
7A
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)1 Set
10 Reps
@8
8A
Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)1 Set
10 Reps
@8
Day 5
1
Stretching1 Set
1 mins
-
2
World's Greatest Stretch1 Set
5 Reps
-
3
Couch Stretch1 Set
1 mins
-
4
Couch Stretch with Reachovers1 Set
5 Reps
-