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The Pareto Split
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The Pareto Split

Sculpting High-Frequency Gains with Zero Wasted Time using only dumbbells.

Doomsmoker
Doomsmoker· Nov 2025
Free on iOS & Android

Overview

Length
4 weeks
Days / week
4 days
Level
Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Women's, Strength, Bodyweight Fitness
Equipment
Dumbbell Only
Session length
90 min
Maximize aesthetic muscle hypertrophy and core strength using a high-density, time-efficient 4-day dumbbell split.

Who it's for

Intermediate athletes ready for a structured program
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 4 days per week
Athletes with access to a set of dumbbells

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
11.7%
Abs
11.2%
Upper Back
10.1%
Triceps
9.8%
Quadriceps
9.3%
Glutes
9.3%
Middle Delts
9%
Hamstrings
8.5%
Lats
6.6%
Chest
4.6%
Biceps
3.3%
Rear Delts
1.9%
Adductors
1.9%
Lower Back
1.9%
Forearms
0.8%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Floor Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@9
Superset
2APush Up3AMRAP@10
2BBent Over Row (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
3Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)415–20 reps@10
Superset
4AOverhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@9
4BHammer Curl (Dumbbell)38–12 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
Superset
1AGoblet Squat415–20 reps@9
1BPike Push Up4AMRAP@9–10
2Reverse Lunge (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
3Glute Bridge (Dumbbell)315–20 reps@9–10
Superset
4APlank (Weighted)31 min
4BHollow Hold31 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)48–10 reps@9
Superset
2APullover (Dumbbell)310–15 reps@9
2BSingle Arm Row (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
Superset
3ALateral Raise (Dumbbell)315–20 reps@10
3BFront Raise312–15 reps@9–10
Superset
4ADumbbell Zottman Curl310–12 reps@10
4BFloor Press (Close-Grip Dumbbell)510–15 reps@9
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)410–12 reps@9
Superset
2ASplit Squat (Dumbbell)310–12 reps@9
2BStep-Up (Weighted)310–12 reps@9
Superset
3ARenegade Row38–10 reps@9
3BRussian Twist (Dumbbell)320 reps@9–10

Weeks 2–4 are in the app

Download Boostcamp to follow the full program with auto-progression and built-in coaching notes.

Common questions

Yes, The Pareto Split is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 4 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 90 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 Pareto Split is structured around 4 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 4 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

The Pareto Split 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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