Dumbbell Push Pull
Past WorkoutWeek of February 16, 2026

Dumbbell Push Pull

Supersets that torch your upper body in 40 minutes flat. One pair of dumbbells, a bench, and zero excuses.

40 minIntermediateChestBackShouldersBicepsTriceps
Marcus Chen

Marcus ChenNASM-CPT

6 years of coaching with a focus on hypertrophy and body recomposition. Former rugby player who fell in love with the weight room. Designs programs that are ruthlessly efficient because he knows your time matters.

Equipment Needed

DumbbellsFlat Bench
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0 of 37 sets completed

Warm-Up

2 × 15
2 × 10
2 × 8
1 × 8 each way

Superset A

4 × 10

Go straight into the next exercise with no rest

4 × 10rest 90s

Rest 90s after completing both exercises, then repeat

Superset B

3 × 12

Controlled tempo, no bouncing at the bottom

3 × 12rest 75s

Lie face-down on incline bench, squeeze shoulder blades

Superset C

3 × 12

Slight bend in elbows, feel the stretch at the bottom

3 × 15rest 60s

Hinge forward, light weight, squeeze rear delts

Finisher

3 × 10rest 45s

Curl up, rotate, press overhead — one fluid movement

3 × 12rest 45s

One heavy dumbbell, both hands, full stretch at the bottom

Cool-Down

1 × 30s each side
1 × 30s each side
1 × 30s each side
1 × 10 slow reps

Check off each set as you go. Complete the full workout to mark it done.

What This Workout Does For You

Balanced upper body development by pairing opposing muscle groups

Time-efficient supersets keep rest short and heart rate elevated

Minimal equipment — just dumbbells and a bench, works in any gym

Improved muscular endurance and work capacity

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