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2 Day True Dumbbell Only Beginners

by George Tranter
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Program Description

This program is designed to help beginners build habits with basic movements that only require dumbbells. Start with a low weight to get used to the movements, and start at the low end of the rep range e.g. if the range is 3 sets of 8-12 reps, start with 3 sets of 8 reps. Aim to increase reps each week. This is a goal, don't worry if you can't quite do it one week, but really push yourself! Once you've reached the top end of a rep range (e.g. you can do 12 reps in 3 sets of a 3 set 8-12 rep exercise) then increase the weight slightly and start again at (in the prior example) 3 sets of 8 reps. Aim for 30 seconds rest between sets, and a minute rest between different exercises.

Program Overview

  • Level
    Beginner
  • Goal
    Muscle & Sculpting
  • Equipment
    Dumbbell Only
  • Program Length
    8 weeks
  • Time Per Workout
    60 minutes
  • Created
    Jan 26, 2025 02:04
  • Last Edited
    Jun 27, 2025 12:54

Summary

Kickstart your fitness journey with the 2 Day True Dumbbell Only Beginners program, designed specifically for newcomers looking to build strength and confidence. Over 8 weeks, you'll engage in targeted workouts focusing on core, lower body, and upper body exercises, all using just dumbbells. With two sessions each week, you'll master fundamental movements like squats, deadlifts, and presses, setting a solid foundation for your lifting skills. Get ready to transform your body and embrace a healthier lifestyle, one rep at a time!
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WEEK 1
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 1
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3
10-15 reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4
8-12 reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3
10-15 reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3
8-12 reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3
12-15 reps
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Day 2
#
Exercise
Sets
Reps
Intensity
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4
8-10 reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4
15-20 reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3
15-20 reps
-
6
Plank
3
20 secs
-
Week 1
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Day 2
1
Squat (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
2
Deadlift (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
3
Lunge (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
4
Standing Calf Raise
4 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
5
Abs Crunch (Weighted)
3 Sets
15-20 Reps
-
6
Plank
3 Sets
20 secs
-
Day 1
1
Floor Press (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
2
Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
3
Standing Shoulder Press (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-10 Reps
-
4
Bent Over Row (Dumbbell)
4 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
5
Hammer Curl
3 Sets
10-15 Reps
-
6
Tricep Kickback
3 Sets
8-12 Reps
-
7
Shrug (Dumbbell)
3 Sets
12-15 Reps
-