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Dumbbell Shoulder Boulder & Arm Hypertrophy

A high-isolation dumbbell workout dedicated to upper-body aesthetic symmetry. Hits the anterior, lateral, and posterior deltoid heads while delivering high metabolic stress to the biceps and triceps.

Duration 35 Min
Estimated Burn ~280 kcal
Structure 3 - 4 Sets
Rest Between Sets 60s
Primary Goal Muscle Hypertrophy
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Active Movement
1 of 4: dumbbell incline bench press
Set 1 of 4
Calculated Burn
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Workout Routine Schedule (4 Movements)

Complete all designated sets with strict tempo and proper joint alignment. Tap the swap button on any exercise to substitute with an alternative equipment variation.

#1
dumbbell incline bench press form demonstration
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
pectorals · dumbbell · 4 Sets × 10 reps · 60s rest

Incline dumbbell pressing building upper chest and front deltoid tie-in.

#2
dumbbell lying rear delt row form demonstration
Dumbbell Lying Rear Delt Row
upper back · dumbbell · 4 Sets × 12 - 15 reps · 45s rest

Chest-supported dumbbell rear delt rows to build complete shoulder roundness.

#3
close-grip push-up form demonstration
Close-Grip Push-Up
triceps · body weight · 3 Sets × 12 - 15 reps · 45s rest

Close-grip triceps pushups to achieve continuous mechanical tension.

#4
dumbbell bent over row form demonstration
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
upper back · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 12 reps · 45s rest

Neutral grip dumbbell rows engaging biceps and brachialis.

CSCS Coaching Guidelines & Execution Protocol

  • Control the eccentric descent; do not drop the dumbbells quickly.
  • Keep the shoulders down and retracted to avoid unwanted upper trapezius dominance.
  • Use strict tempo without body swing.
Post-Workout Recovery Nutrition

Optimal Recovery Meal for This Routine

High-protein meal with 35g protein to support direct arm and shoulder recovery.

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