Dumbbell & Home Gym · Dumbbells and flat bench · Intermediate

Full Body Dumbbell Strength & Hypertrophy

Train the legs, hips, chest and back with goblet squats, Romanian deadlifts, bench presses and rows. A stable flat bench is required. Start with a manageable load and adjust the example sets to your experience.

Duration 45 Min
Equipment Dumbbells and flat bench
Targets Quads, Glutes, Hamstrings
Level Intermediate
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 goblet squat
Set 1 of 3

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 goblet squat form demonstration
Dumbbell Goblet Squat
quads · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 8–12 reps · 75s rest
Form Tip: Hold the dumbbell close to your chest and squat through a comfortable range.
Set 1 8–12 reps
Set 2 8–12 reps
Set 3 8–12 reps
#2
dumbbell romanian deadlift form demonstration
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift
glutes · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 8–12 reps · 75s rest
Form Tip: Move the hips back, keep the dumbbells close and stand without leaning backward.
Set 1 8–12 reps
Set 2 8–12 reps
Set 3 8–12 reps
#3
dumbbell bench press form demonstration
Dumbbell Bench Press
pectorals · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 8–12 reps · 75s rest
Form Tip: Use a stable flat bench and lower the dumbbells under control.
Set 1 8–12 reps
Set 2 8–12 reps
Set 3 8–12 reps
#4
dumbbell bent over row form demonstration
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
upper back · dumbbell · 3 Sets × 8–12 reps · 75s rest
Form Tip: Hold the torso steady as you row; do not jerk the weight upward.
Set 1 8–12 reps
Set 2 8–12 reps
Set 3 8–12 reps

Coaching Tips & Progression Advice

  • Rehearse each movement with a light load before the working sets.
  • Start with fewer sets if needed and leave repetitions you could still perform with control.
  • Increase load only after completing the planned repetitions consistently.
Example Training Routine

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