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3-Day Dumbbell-Only Full Body Plan

Three days a week with just dumbbells. Perfect for home gym warriors.

Duration
6 weeks
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Dumbbells
Goal
Build Foundation

Overview

Mon/Wed/Fri schedule. 45 minutes per session. All you need is a pair of dumbbells and a bench (or use the floor).

Day 1: Push Focus Full Body

  • Dumbbell Floor Press: 3x10
  • Goblet Squat: 3x12
  • Standing Shoulder Press: 3x10
  • Dumbbell Row: 3x10 per side
  • Tricep Kickback: 2x12
  • Plank: 3x30s

Day 2: Pull Focus Full Body

  • Single-Arm Row: 3x10 per side
  • Romanian Deadlift: 3x10
  • Incline Press (propped on pillows): 3x10
  • Reverse Lunge: 3x10 per leg
  • Bicep Curl: 2x12
  • Dead Bug: 3x10 per side

Day 3: Legs & Core Focus

  • Bulgarian Split Squat: 3x8 per leg
  • Dumbbell Deadlift: 3x10
  • Push-Up to Row (Renegade Row): 3x8
  • Lateral Raises: 3x12
  • Farmer's Walk: 3x40s
  • Ab Rollout (using dumbbells): 3x8

Progression

  • Week 1-2: Learn the movements, moderate weight
  • Week 3-4: Increase weight or add 2 reps per set
  • Week 5-6: Add a set to major movements, try tempo work