Dumbbell & Home Gym · Dumbbells · Intermediate
Full Body Dumbbell Strength & Hypertrophy
A foundational dumbbell routine utilizing compound pressing, pulling, and squatting movements. Perfect for home gym setups, commercial gym travel workouts, or dedicated hypertrophy phases.
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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.
Retract your scapulae, lower the dumbbells under control until elbows reach bench level, then drive upward.
Hinge at the hips with a flat back and pull the dumbbells toward your lower ribs, squeezing the lats.
Set the incline bench to 30 degrees to overload the clavicular head of the pectoralis major.
Flare the elbows outward at 90 degrees to isolate the rear deltoids and rhomboids.
CSCS Coaching Guidelines & Execution Protocol
- Select a weight where the final 2 reps of every set feel challenging but achievable with strict form.
- Avoid using momentum or swinging the torso on bent-over rows.
- Keep feet planted firmly into the floor for total-body stability.
Optimal Recovery Meal for This Routine
Target 40g of protein and 50g of carbohydrates to support muscular repair and glycogen recovery.