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Upper body Dumbbell workout
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Upper body Dumbbell workout

Sculpt your upper body strength with just dumbbells—12 weeks to a stronger, more confident you!

David K.
David K.· Jul 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
12 weeks
Days / week
3 days
Level
Intermediate, Beginner, Advanced
Goal
Women's
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
180 min
Elevate your upper body strength with this comprehensive 12-week Dumbbell Workout program, designed for all fitness levels from novice to advanced. With 36 training sessions, you'll engage in a variety of exercises targeting the chest, shoulders, and arms, including classic moves like the Chest Press and innovative variations like the See-saw Press. Each workout is structured to progressively challenge your muscles, ensuring continuous improvement and growth. Grab your dumbbells and get ready to sculpt a powerful upper body!

Who it's for

Athletes of all experience levels
Athletes focused on women's
Athletes who can train 3 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
23.7%
Biceps
22.6%
Chest
21.5%
Middle Delts
16.1%
Rear Delts
10.8%
Upper Back
3.2%
Forearms
1.1%
Abs
1.1%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Chest Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
2Fly Press (Dumbbell)110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
3Single Arm Chest Press110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
4Cross-bench Pullover110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Supinating Bi-Lateral Bicep Curls110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
2Hammer Curl110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
3Concentration Curl110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
4Zottman Curls110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1See-saw Press110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
2Front Raise110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
3Upright Row (Dumbbell)110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10
4Lateral Raise and Push110 reps@10
14 reps@10
13 reps@10
12 reps@10
11 rep@10

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, Upper body Dumbbell workout 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 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 180 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.

Upper body Dumbbell workout 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.

Upper body Dumbbell workout 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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