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20-Minute Upper Body Pump Session

Four supersets, 20 minutes, one serious upper body pump. Dumbbells only.

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Duration
Ongoing
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Dumbbells
Goal
Upper Body Pump
20-Minute Upper Body Pump Session

Overview

Sometimes you just want to walk into the gym, get a ridiculous pump, and leave. This 20-minute session does exactly that with four dumbbell supersets that hit chest, back, shoulders, and arms.

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The Workout

Superset 1 (3 rounds, 45s rest)

  • Dumbbell Bench Press: 12 reps
  • Dumbbell Row: 12 reps per side

Superset 2 (3 rounds, 45s rest)

  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 10 reps
  • Dumbbell Reverse Flyes: 15 reps

Superset 3 (3 rounds, 30s rest)

  • Dumbbell Curl: 12 reps
  • Overhead Tricep Extension: 12 reps

Superset 4 (2 rounds, 30s rest)

  • Lateral Raise: 15 reps
  • Push-Ups: AMRAP

Notes

  • Use a moderate weight — you should be struggling on the last 2-3 reps of each set
  • Move between exercises with no rest, only rest between supersets
  • This works as a standalone session on busy days or as a finisher after leg day

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What should I know about overview?
Sometimes you just want to walk into the gym, get a ridiculous pump, and leave. This 20-minute session does exactly that with four dumbbell supersets that hit chest, back, shoulders, and arms.