Dumbbell & Home Gym · Dumbbells and adjustable bench · Intermediate

Dumbbell Upper Body Power & Chest Sculpt

A dedicated upper body dumbbell session delivering high mechanical tension across the pectoralis major, clavicular head, latissimus dorsi, and rear delts.

Duration 40 Min
Equipment Dumbbells and adjustable bench
Targets Pectorals, Upper Back, Deltoids
Level Intermediate
Est. Burn ~320 kcal
Part of Multi-Day Plan

5-Day Dumbbell Muscle Building Split

8-week structured training cycle with progressive overload and scheduled rest days.

Weekly Schedule:
Wed Shoulders & Arms Workout
Thu Active Recovery / Core Rest Day
Sun Full Rest Rest Day
00:00 timer
Active Movement
1 of 4: dumbbell incline bench press
Set 1 of 4
Calculated Burn
0 kcal
Live MET Estimation

Workout Routine Schedule (4 Movements)

Complete each movement in order. Tap the checkmark after each set to track your progress, or tap Swap to change equipment.

#1
dumbbell incline bench press form demonstration
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
pectorals · dumbbell · 4 Sets × 8 - 10 reps · 75s rest
Form Tip: Maintain a solid arch and drive the dumbbells up and slightly inward without clanking them at the top.
Set 1 8 - 10 reps
Set 2 8 - 10 reps
Set 3 8 - 10 reps
Set 4 8 - 10 reps
#2
dumbbell bent over row form demonstration
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
upper back · dumbbell · 4 Sets × 10 reps · 60s rest
Form Tip: Row the dumbbells along the thigh line to engage the lat fibers while stabilizing the core.
Set 1 10 reps
Set 2 10 reps
Set 3 10 reps
Set 4 10 reps
#3
dumbbell decline bench press form demonstration
Dumbbell Decline Bench Press
pectorals · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 10 - 12 reps · 60s rest
Form Tip: Decline pressing emphasizes lower pectoral recruitment while minimizing anterior shoulder stress.
Set 1 10 - 12 reps
Set 2 10 - 12 reps
Set 3 10 - 12 reps
#4
dumbbell lying rear delt row form demonstration
Dumbbell Lying Rear Delt Row
upper back · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 15 reps · 45s rest
Form Tip: Lie chest-down on the incline bench to eliminate lower back cheating and strictly isolate the rear delts.
Set 1 15 reps
Set 2 15 reps
Set 3 15 reps

Coaching Tips & Progression Advice

  • Warm up thoroughly with light dumbbell rotational exercises before loading heavy press weights.
  • Control the eccentric phase for 3 full seconds on decline presses to protect the rotator cuff.
  • Keep the wrist straight and stacked directly above the elbow joint throughout pressing motions.
Example Training Routine

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