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33 reviews for M&S 5 Day Dumbbell Program

This program is written by Josh English from Muscle and Strength. Read the article here.

This program an ideal fit for novice and intermediate level lifters who only has access to dumbbells - whether you're someone who prefers the comfort of a home workout, a frequent traveler in need of a dependable routine that can be done in hotel gyms, or simply someone who favors dumbbells as their primary workout tool at the gym.

If you're a beginner or early novice, it is recommended that you complete the 3-day per week dumbbell program or 4-week per week dumbbell program first.

Program Structure:

  • Day 1: Chest, Shoulders, & Triceps Dumbbell Workout

  • Day 2: Legs & Core Dumbbell Workout

  • Day 3: Back & Biceps Dumbbell Workout

  • Day 4: Legs & Core Dumbbell Workout

  • Day 5: Complete Upper Body Dumbbell Workout

3.98 / 5

Maduin

Man, 32
2 days ago

9 weeks complete

5 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Pretty good program. I ended up swapping out some workouts in favor of cables, but more or less the same. I tend to like superset workouts more due to efficiency, and this workout doesn't quite have that which ends up making the entire workout session quite too long for my taste. Of course you can simply just do supersets, but because I only have 1 set of adjustable dumbbells, this ended up increasing my typical workout sessions from like 45 minutes to 60+ minutes. All in all still solid.

Noah F.

Man, 19
5 days ago

3 weeks complete

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Significant modifications

Yes I definitely would

Eric Ehlers

Man, 37
6 days ago

5 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

This program is phenomenal. I love that it keeps track of my weight and reps day to day and week to week. I need visual encouragement to push for that extra rep or more weight, and the little ribbon marking a new PR is perfect! I am definitely stronger after 5bweeks, and it's so nice knowing exactly what I am am doing each workout. I would highly recommend this app for newbies or experienced lifters. Well worth the price!

Malik A.

Man, 37
8 days ago

3 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

Less than expected muscle gains

No modifications

Excellent

Roberto R.

Man, 45
20 days ago

3 weeks complete

5 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

No modifications

It is a great program for building strength, especially in the legs. It is good if you have enough dumbbells in your house.

Study Hard

Man, 19
a month ago

3 weeks complete

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Don't ever give up

John Matecki

Man, 46
a month ago

3 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

More than expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Great

Michael Carrington

Man, 36
a month ago

4 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

More than expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Significant modifications

Great high volume dumbbell template.

PointFrankRange

Man, 44
2 months ago

12 weeks complete

2 years of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

No modifications

Excellent workout with great results

Frankie R.

Woman, 26
2 months ago

3 weeks complete

1 year of prior experience

As expected strength gains

As expected muscle gains

Marginal modifications

Yes great programs