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Dumbbell +
Beginner–IntermediateFree

Dumbbell +

Transform your strength and redefine your limits with 18 weeks of targeted dumbbell workouts—6 days a week to unlock your full potential.

Bhavin S.
Bhavin S.· Apr 2026
iOS & Android

Overview

Length
18 weeks
Days / week
6 days
Level
Beginner, Novice, Intermediate
Goal
Muscle, Strength
Equipment
Garage Gym
Session length
50 min
Dumbbell + is an 18-week, high-intensity program designed for those ready to elevate their strength training. With six days of focused workouts each week, you'll engage in a variety of dumbbell exercises that target all major muscle groups, promoting balanced growth and functional strength. Perfect for lifters of all levels, this program emphasizes progressive overload to ensure continuous improvement and results. Get ready to transform your physique and build a solid foundation with every rep!

Who it's for

Beginners new to structured strength training
Athletes focused on gaining both size and strength
Athletes who can train 6 days per week
Athletes who train in a garage gym (barbell, rack, and basic free weights)

Muscle engagement

Front
Back
Front Delts
8.5%
Triceps
8.5%
Upper Back
8.5%
Biceps
8.5%
Quadriceps
8.5%
Glutes
8.5%
Hamstrings
8.5%
Middle Delts
7.1%
Chest
5.7%
Lats
5.7%
Abs
5.7%
Rear Delts
4.3%
Other
3.4%
Forearms
2.8%
Calves
2.8%
Adductors
1.4%
Lower Back
1.4%
Week 1 Workouts
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
2Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
6Walk120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown26–10 reps@8
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
6Walk120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Goblet Squat26–10 reps@8
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
4Standing Calf Raise26–10 reps@8
5Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)26–10 reps@8
6Walk120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
2Incline Chest Fly (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
3Seated Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
4Lateral Raise (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
5Overhead Tricep Extension (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
6Walk120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Wide Grip Lat Pulldown26–10 reps@8
2Single Arm Row (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
3Rear Delt Fly (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
4Incline Curl (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
5Hammer Curl (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
6Walk120 min
#ExerciseSetsRepsLoad
1Goblet Squat26–10 reps@8
2Bulgarian Split Squat (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
3Romanian Deadlift (Dumbbell)26–10 reps@8
4Standing Calf Raise26–10 reps@8
5Knee Raise (Captain's Chair)26–10 reps@8
6Walk120 min

Weeks 2–18 are in the app

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

Common questions

Yes, Dumbbell + is completely free to follow on Boostcamp. Download the app on iOS or Android, find the program, and start your first workout immediately. All 18 weeks are fully unlocked.

This program is built around a garage gym. 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 50 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.

Dumbbell + is structured around 6 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 18 weeks. The structure is designed so that each week builds on the last, with weights, volume, or intensity progressively increasing as you go.

Dumbbell + 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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