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Dumbbell push day

Train chest, shoulders and triceps using a bench and dumbbells. The two presses come first; lighter lateral raises and overhead triceps extensions finish the session.

35–45 minDumbbellsIntermediate

Exercises

4
Exercises — Session
ExercisesSets × RepsRest
Dumbbell bench pressSee technique ↗3 × 8–10120sec
Seated dumbbell shoulder pressSee technique ↗3 × 8–10120sec
Dumbbell lateral raiseSee technique ↗3 × 12–1560sec
Overhead dumbbell triceps extensionSee technique ↗3 × 10–1560sec

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Training notes

How to use this plan

Use this as one session within your routine, allowing recovery before training the same muscles again. Complete the listed sets of an exercise before moving on. Leave about two good repetitions in reserve and adapt the load to your level.

Before you start

Start with 5–8 minutes of easy movement, then rehearse the first exercises with lighter loads. The listed sets are working sets; warm-up sets are additional. Choose loads that leave about 2 good repetitions in reserve.

Make progress

Start at the lower end of the repetition range. When every set reaches the top of the range with controlled technique, increase the load by the smallest available step. If technique changes or recovery drops, keep the load or reduce a set. Record what you do and review after 4–6 weeks.

These are general training templates. Adjust them to your experience and recovery. Stop an exercise if it causes pain.

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