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THE ROAD WARRIOR DUMBBELL PROTOCOL
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THE ROAD WARRIOR DUMBBELL PROTOCOL

Train Anywhere. Grow Everywhere.

Travis M.
Travis M.· Nov 2025
3athletes running this program
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
1 week
Days / week
5 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
40 min
Life doesn’t stop when you leave home — and neither does your training. The Road Warrior Dumbbell Protocol is a 5-day, 30-minute, full-body program engineered for hotel rooms, rentals, vacation houses, Airbnbs, and anywhere else the road takes you. All you need is one pair of dumbbells and the will to keep pushing forward. Each session is compact, efficient, and built to hit every major muscle group with maximum intensity and zero wasted movement. Squats, hinges, presses, pulls, and curls — all crafted to maintain strength, build muscle, and keep your momentum alive even when your routine is disrupted. No bench. No machines. No warm-up. No excuses — just pure, versatile training designed for the traveling warrior. Whether you’re on vacation, a work trip, or living out of a suitcase for a week, this protocol ensures you stay sharp, strong, and unstoppable. The road may change your scenery — but it doesn’t change your discipline. You carry the mission with you. The Road Warrior trains anywhere.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on bodyweight fitness
Athletes who can train 5 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Upper Back
12.1%
Triceps
11.3%
Quadriceps
9.7%
Glutes
9.7%
Hamstrings
9.1%
Front Delts
8.9%
Biceps
7.9%
Lats
7.3%
Middle Delts
7.3%
Abs
6.7%
Chest
2.8%
Lower Back
2.4%
Forearms
2.4%
Adductors
1.8%
Rear Delts
0.6%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Goblet Squat112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
2Floor Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
3Dumbbell Row112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
5Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Thruster Dumbbell112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
2Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
3Renegade Row112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Single Arm Push Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
5Stiff Leg Deadlift (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Chest Supported Row (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
7Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Suitcase Squat112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
2Standing Chest Fly (DB Front Squeeze)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
3Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
5Hip Hinge112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Concentration Curl112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
7Overhead Tricep Extension (Cable)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Dumbbell Squat To High Pull112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
3Plank31 min
4Arnold Press112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
5Kettlebell Swing112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Dumbbell Row112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
7Push Up425 reps
#ExerciseSetsReps
1Deadlift (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
2Squat (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
3Dumbbell Row112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
4Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
5Hip Thrust (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
6Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps
7Skull Crusher (Dumbbell)112 reps
110 reps
18 reps

Common questions

Yes, THE ROAD WARRIOR DUMBBELL PROTOCOL is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 1 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 40 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.

THE ROAD WARRIOR DUMBBELL PROTOCOL is structured around 5 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 1 week. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

THE ROAD WARRIOR DUMBBELL PROTOCOL 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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