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Dumbbell Two-Muscle-Pair Split

An intermediate 4-day dumbbell program pairing synergistic muscle groups — chest & triceps, back & biceps, shoulders & core, and legs & glutes — for efficient, balanced strength gains.

Goal: General FitnessLevel: IntermediateEquipment: Dumbbells4 days/week~55 min/session8 weeks
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Overview

A smart 4-day dumbbell split that pairs muscles that work together — so your workouts flow and your recovery stays clean.

The Program

Day 1 – Chest & Triceps — Chest & Triceps

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell Floor Press4 × 8-1290s
Dumbbell Fly4 × 10-1290s
Skull Crushers3 × 10-1260s
Overhead Triceps Extension3 × 12-1560s
Decline Push-Up3 × 12-1545s

Day 2 – Back & Biceps — Back & Biceps

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell Row4 × 8-1290s
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift4 × 10-1290s
Bicep Curls3 × 10-1260s
Hammer Curl3 × 12-1560s
Superman3 × 12-1545s

Day 3 – Shoulders & Core — Shoulders & Core

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell Shoulder Press4 × 8-1290s
Dumbbell Lateral Raise3 × 12-1560s
Front Raise3 × 12-1560s
Banded Reverse Fly3 × 12-1545s
Plank3 × 30s45s

Day 4 – Legs & Glutes — Legs & Glutes

ExerciseSets × RepsRest
Goblet Squat4 × 8-1290s
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift4 × 10-1290s
Forward Lunge3 × 10-1260s
Hip Thrust (Bodyweight)3 × 12-1560s
Single-Leg Hip Thrust3 × 12-1545s

Safety notes

Choose a weight that challenges you within the rep range while maintaining good form. Warm up for 5 minutes before each session.

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