Full Body Workouts

Evidence-informed full-body workouts for adults who want practical strength and hypertrophy progress using multijoint patterns, clear effort targets, and realistic load progression in kilograms.
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Workout 1

6 exercises16 sets

Full-Body Strength and Hypertrophy Template

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back, Chest, Triceps, Front Delts, Lats, Biceps, Rear Delts, Trapezius, Abdominals

A balanced full-body template built around squat, hinge, push, pull, and trunk-stability patterns. Progress by completing all reps at target effort, then adding 1-2 kg per dumbbell on upper-body lifts and 2-4 kg on lower-body lifts.

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    Dumbbell Squat
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    Dumbbell Squat

    Rest 2m

    • 110 reps x 20 kg
    • 210 reps x 22 kg
    • 38 reps x 24 kg

    Brace before each rep, keep torso stacked over hips, and drive knees in line with toes.

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    Dumbbell Deadlift
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    Dumbbell Deadlift

    Rest 2m

    • 110 reps x 24 kg
    • 28 reps x 26 kg
    • 38 reps x 28 kg

    Hinge from the hips with a neutral spine and keep dumbbells close to the body.

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    Dumbbell Bench Press
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    Dumbbell Bench Press

    Rest 1m 45s

    • 110 reps x 14 kg
    • 28 reps x 16 kg
    • 38 reps x 18 kg

    Pin shoulder blades back/down, lower under control, and keep wrists stacked over elbows.

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    Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
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    Dumbbell Bent-Over Row

    Rest 1m 30s

    • 112 reps x 14 kg
    • 210 reps x 16 kg
    • 310 reps x 18 kg

    Set hips back, keep torso fixed, and pull elbows toward the back pockets.

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    Dumbbell Overhead Press
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    Dumbbell Overhead Press

    Rest 1m 30s

    • 110 reps x 10 kg
    • 28 reps x 12 kg
    • 38 reps x 12 kg

    Squeeze glutes and abs to avoid lumbar extension; press in a slightly arced path over mid-foot.

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    Front Plank
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    Front Plank

    Rest 1m

    • 13m

    Keep ribs down, glutes engaged, and neck neutral; stop when trunk position cannot be held.