{"id":7191,"date":"2022-02-11T01:36:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T01:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/?p=7191"},"modified":"2024-07-04T14:33:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T14:33:21","slug":"3-day-dumbbell-workout-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/3-day-dumbbell-workout-program","title":{"rendered":"3 Day Dumbbell Workout with PDF (Full-Body\/Split\/PPL)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are looking for a well-crafted, easy-to-follow, and effective dumbbell workout program that can help you take your fitness to the next level by working out only three days a week, I can help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I&#8217;ll show how to program three different 3 Day dumbbell workout routines (full-body, upper-lower split, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/ppl-dumbbell-workout-routine\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"9211\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">push-pull-legs<\/a>) to build muscle, <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-cardio-exercises-with-pdf\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15985\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">promote cardiovascular health<\/a>, and improve body composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your fitness level, you can do one of them to improve your fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"program-summary\"><strong>Program Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Split A<\/td><td>Full-body<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split B<\/td><td>Upper\/Lower<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Split C<\/td><td>Push\/Pull\/Legs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sessions\/week<\/td><td>3x week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Duration\/session<\/td><td>45-60 minutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Program Duration<\/td><td>12-16 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Workout Goal<\/td><td>Strength and Muscle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Experience Level<\/td><td>Beginner to Intermediate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Gender<\/td><td>Male and Females Both<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Equipment Needed<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/weight-bench-dumbbell-exercises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbells and Bench<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rest Days<\/td><td>After Each Workout Day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preceding Workout Plan<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/2-days-a-week-dumbbell-workout\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2-day Dumbbell Split<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I suggest you begin with a full-body routine followed by an <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/3-day-upper-lower-split-with-pdf\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"14601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">upper-lower split<\/a> and PPL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do is to perform a full-body workout in your first week, a split routine in your second, and a push-pull-leg in the third week, and repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who want a dumbbell weight loss program can download this <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-hiit-workout-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HIIT dumbbell workout<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-day-full-body-dumbbell-workout-routine\"><strong>3 Day Dumbbell Only Full Body Workout Routine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"so39S8SR\" data-player-type=\"default\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2023-04-12T20:30:03.000Z\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Full Body Dumbbell Workout.mp4\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"45-Minute Full Body Dumbbell Workout\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/so39S8SR-720.jpg\" \/>\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/so39S8SR.mp4\" \/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><br>This routine involves training the entire body in each session. It is based on circuit training, which involves performing a set of exercises in a row with little or no rest between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/circuit-workout-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Circuit training<\/a> is a time-efficient way to improve strength, body shape, and cardiovascular fitness.<sup class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote \" data-mfn=\"1\" data-mfn-post-scope=\"0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_7191\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\"  title=\" Ramos-Campo, Domingo Jes\u00fas et al. \u201cEffects of Resistance Circuit-Based Training on Body Composition, Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.\u201d&nbsp;Biology&nbsp;vol. 10,5 377. 28 Apr. 2021, doi:10.3390\/biology10050377\"  role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" aria-describedby=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_7191-1\">1<\/a><\/sup><span id=\"mfn-content-0000000000000fdd0000000000000000_7191-1\" role=\"tooltip\" class=\"modern-footnotes-footnote__note\" tabindex=\"0\" data-mfn=\"1\"> Ramos-Campo, Domingo Jes\u00fas et al. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/33924785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of Resistance Circuit-Based Training on Body Composition, Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.<\/a>\u201d&nbsp;<em>Biology<\/em>&nbsp;vol. 10,5 377. 28 Apr. 2021, doi:10.3390\/biology10050377<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions for following the workout:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Number of exercises in a circuit: <\/strong>Six<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total rounds:<\/strong> Two for beginners, three for intermediates, and four for advanced lifters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interval time between exercises:<\/strong> Try to keep it as short as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rest between rounds:<\/strong> 2-3 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Day-Dumbbell-Only-Full-Body-Workout.jpg\" alt=\"3 Day Dumbbell Only Full Body Workout\" class=\"wp-image-25185\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Day-Dumbbell-Only-Full-Body-Workout.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Day-Dumbbell-Only-Full-Body-Workout-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/3-Day-Dumbbell-Only-Full-Body-Workout-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-1\">Day 1 &#8211; Monday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Muscle<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Squat<\/td><td>Quad<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incline DB Bench Press<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/overhead-press\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbell Overhead Press<\/a><\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overhead Triceps Extension<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xl1YiqQY2vA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One-arm Dumbbell Rowing<\/a><\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>10\/side<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-oblique-exercises#2_Dumbbell_Wood_Chop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbell Wood Chop<\/a><\/td><td>Core<\/td><td>10\/side<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-2\">Day 2 &#8211; Wednesday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Muscle<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Front Lunges<\/td><td>Leg<\/td><td>10\/leg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bent-over Row<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Fly<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lateral Raises<\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lying Leg Curl<\/td><td>Hamstrings<\/td><td>12-15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concentration Curl<\/td><td>Biceps<\/td><td>10\/arm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-3\">Day 3 &#8211; Friday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Exercises<\/th><th>Muscle<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-deadlift\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbell Deadlift<\/a><\/td><td>Full Body<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rear Delt Fly<\/td><td>Shoulder<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-squat-swing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squat to Swing<\/a><\/td><td>Full Body<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sit-up<\/td><td>Abs<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-chest-exercises-you-can-do-without-a-bench#8_Decline_Floor_Press\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-chest-exercises-you-can-do-without-a-bench#8_Decline_Floor_Press\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge Press<\/a><\/td><td>Chest, Abs<\/td><td>10-12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Aj0meub-trY\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Aj0meub-trY\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Superman Row<\/a><\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>8-10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dumbbell-workout-3-day-split-upper-lower\"><strong>Upper Lower 3 Day Dumbbell Split to Develop Fitness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dumbbell-Workout-3-Day-Split.jpg\" alt=\"Dumbbell Workout 3 Day Split\" class=\"wp-image-7210\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dumbbell-Workout-3-Day-Split.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dumbbell-Workout-3-Day-Split-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dumbbell-Workout-3-Day-Split-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This 3 day dumbbell split routine allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/upper-body-dumbbell-workout-with-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4191\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hit your upper body<\/a> twice and lower body once a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the above routine, you&#8217;ll train your upper body and lower body on separate days during this plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program suits beginners who want to build foundational strength and lean mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s the schedule:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1: <\/strong>Upper Body &#8211; Chest, Shoulder, and Biceps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2:<\/strong> Lower Body &#8211; Quads, Hams, Glute, and Calves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 3:<\/strong> Upper Body &#8211; Back, Triceps, and Core<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-1-chest-shoulder-and-biceps\">Day 1 &#8211;<strong> <\/strong>Chest, Shoulder, and Biceps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Upper Body Workout<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Rest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Incline Bench Press<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Overhead Press<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Lateral Raises<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-arm Dumbbell Row<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-triceps-exercises-for-bigger-arms#1_Incline_Dumbbell_French_Press\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incline French Press<\/a><\/td><td>20 x 2<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concentration Curl<\/td><td>20 x 2<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-2-quads-hams-glute-and-calves\">Day 2 &#8211; Quads, Hams, Glute, and Calves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Lower Body Workout<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Rest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Squat<\/td><td>15 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Step-up<\/td><td>8 x 2<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Lunges<\/td><td>10 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DB Romanian Deadlift<\/td><td>6-8 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Glutes Bridge<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/best-dumbbell-calf-exercises\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/calf-raises-exercises-and-benefits\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbell Calf Raises<\/a><\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-3-back-triceps-and-core\">Day 3 &#8211; Back, Triceps, and Core<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Upper Body Workout<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Rest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Bent-over Row<\/td><td>8-12 x 4<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flat Dumbbell Bench Press<\/td><td>8-10 x 4<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly<\/td><td>8-10 x 4<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Spider Curl<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DB Triceps Kickback<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ppl-3-day-dumbbell-workout-program\"><strong>PPL 3 Day Dumbbell Workout Program to Build Muscle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/PPL-3-Day-Dumbbell-Workout-Program.jpg\" alt=\"PPL 3 Day Dumbbell Workout Program\" class=\"wp-image-7211\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/PPL-3-Day-Dumbbell-Workout-Program.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/PPL-3-Day-Dumbbell-Workout-Program-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/PPL-3-Day-Dumbbell-Workout-Program-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>PPL stands for <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/push-pull-legs-exercises-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">push, pull, and legs<\/a>. That means you&#8217;ll do push exercises on day one, pull workouts on day two, and leg workouts on day three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Push workout involves training the front and lateral deltoids, triceps, and chest muscles; Pull day includes back, posterior deltoid, biceps, and <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/forearm-dumbbell-exercises\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"12638\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forearms workout<\/a>; and the <a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/bodyweight-and-dumbbell-leg-workout-w-pdf\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15365\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leg workout<\/a> involves the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calves training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The PPL is another effective workout routine that allows you to hit each muscle of the body effectively, increase strength and mass, and help you develop a better physique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s the summary of this plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Day 1 (Monday):<\/strong> Push Workouts <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 2 (Wednesday):<\/strong> Pull Workouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Day 3 (Friday):<\/strong> Legs Workouts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-1-chest-shoulder-and-triceps\">Day 1 \u2013 Push Workouts <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Push Workout<\/th><th>Muscles<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Rest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Bench Press<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Incline Bench Press<\/td><td>Upper Chest<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overhead Press<\/td><td>Front Delt<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lateral Raises<\/td><td>Side Delt<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1-arm Overhead Extension<\/td><td>Triceps<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-2-back-biceps-and-forearms\">Day 2 \u2013  Pull Workouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Pull Workout<\/th><th>Muscles<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Rest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Deadlift<\/td><td>Back <\/td><td>4-6 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bent-over Row<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Single-arm Row<\/td><td>Back<\/td><td>8-10 x 2<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reverse Dumbbell Fly<\/td><td>Rear Delt<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alternating Curl<\/td><td>Biceps<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hammer Curl<\/td><td>Biceps<\/td><td>8-12 x 2<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"day-3-quadriceps-hamstring-glute-and-calf\">Day 3 \u2013 Legs Workouts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Legs Workout<\/th><th>Muscles<\/th><th>Reps<\/th><th>Rest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dumbbell Front Squat<\/td><td>Quadriceps<\/td><td>12-15 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell Front Lunges<\/td><td>Quads, Hamstrings<\/td><td>8-10 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dumbbell RDL<\/td><td>Ham, Lower Back<\/td><td>6-8 x 3<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/thefitnessphantom.com\/dumbbell-leg-curl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dumbbell Leg Curl<\/a><\/td><td>Hamstring, Glutes<\/td><td>8-10 x 2<\/td><td>90-sec<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glutes Bridge<\/td><td>Glutes, Hamstring<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>1-min<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leaning 1-Leg Calf Raises<\/td><td>Calves<\/td><td>8-12 x 3<\/td><td>45-sec<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-day-a-week-dumbbell-workout-program-pdf\"><strong>Download The 3 Day Dumbbell Workout Plan PDF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a 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href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/33924785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Effects of Resistance Circuit-Based Training on Body Composition, Strength and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.<\/a>\u201d&nbsp;<em>Biology<\/em>&nbsp;vol. 10,5 377. 28 Apr. 2021, doi:10.3390\/biology10050377<\/div><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are looking for a well-crafted, easy-to-follow, and effective dumbbell workout program that can help you take your fitness to the next level by working out only three days a week, I can help you. 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