Platesmith
Free in Platesmith. Start this program in the app and it fills in your weights, times your rests and moves the weight up for you. No subscription needed for any program.
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How it progresses
A five week block. Effort rises week by week, and after each session you answer three quick questions (pump, soreness, workload) so next week's sets go up or down to match. Week five is a lighter deload week, then the next block starts.
The workouts
Every exercise can be swapped in the app for one that works the same muscles, so missing equipment never stops you.
Upper A
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Dumbbell Bench Press | 3 × 8-12 |
| Single-Arm Dumbbell Row | 3 × 8-12 |
| Seated Dumbbell Press | 2 × 8-12 |
| Dumbbell Curl | 2 × 10-12 |
Lower A
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Goblet Squat | 3 × 10-15 |
| Dumbbell RDL | 3 × 8-12 |
| Walking DB Lunge | 2 × 10-12 |
| Single-Leg Calf Raise | 3 × 10-15 |
Upper B
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| Incline Dumbbell Press | 3 × 8-12 |
| Chest-Supported DB Row | 3 × 10-12 |
| Dumbbell Lateral Raise | 3 × 12-20 |
| Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension | 2 × 10-15 |
Lower B
| Exercise | Sets × reps |
|---|---|
| DB Bulgarian Split Squat | 3 × 8-12 |
| Single-Leg RDL | 3 × 8-12 |
| Step-up | 2 × 10-12 |
| Glute Bridge | 2 × 12-20 |
Similar programs
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Glutes and Legs (3 day)
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.