Import-ready template

Dumbbell Only PPL

A home-friendly push/pull/legs template built around dumbbells, benches, and simple progression. Review the full schedule, then run the template inside IronFlow.

Days / week
3
Weeks
1
Level
Beginner
Focus
Hypertrophy

Program at a glance

A home-friendly push/pull/legs template built around dumbbells, benches, and simple progression.

Max lifts
No max lift setup required before starting
Equipment
Dumbbell
What you are committing to
Days / week
3 training days each week
Weeks
1 programmed weeks
Sample week
Week 1

Day-by-day schedule

Every exercise below comes from the importable template currently stored in the app.

Day 1

Push

6 exercises
Dumbbell Bench Press
4 x 8-12

Main chest - 4x8-12. Floor press if no bench.

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
3 x 8-12

Seated or standing - 3x8-12.

Incline Dumbbell Press
3 x 10-12

Upper chest - 3x10-12. Prop bench or use floor.

Lateral Raises
3 x 12-15

Side delts - 3x12-15. Light weight, strict form.

Overhead Tricep Extension
3 x 10-15

Overhead or kickback - 3x10-15.

Push-ups
2 x max

Finisher - 2 sets to near failure.

Day 2

Pull

6 exercises
Dumbbell Row
4 x 8-12

Main back - 4x8-12 each arm.

Dumbbell Pullover
3 x 10-12

Lat stretch - 3x10-12.

Dumbbell Shrug
3 x 12-15

Traps - 3x12-15.

Rear Delt Flyes
3 x 12-15

Rear delts - 3x12-15.

Dumbbell Curl
3 x 10-12

Biceps - 3x10-12.

Hammer Curl
3 x 10-12

Brachialis - 3x10-12.

Day 3

Legs

5 exercises
Goblet Squat
4 x 10-12

Main quad - 4x10-12.

Romanian Deadlift
3 x 10-12

Hamstrings - 3x10-12.

Dumbbell Lunge
3 x 10-12

Walking or stationary - 3x10-12 each leg.

Dumbbell Step-up
3 x 10-12

Use chair or sturdy box - 3x10-12 each leg.

Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise
4 x 15-20

Single leg or both - 4x15-20.

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