30-Minute Dumbbell Upper Body Workout — Intermediate

A ready-to-go 30-minute dumbbells upper workout for intermediate lifters. Warmup, main lifts, cooldown, and tutorial links for every exercise.

Warm-up
  • Inchworm Walkouts1 × 10 · rest 15s
  • Jumping Jacks1 × 30s · rest 15s
  • Hip Circles1 × 30s · rest 15s
Main workout
  • Dumbbell Bench Press3 × 8-12 · rest 60-90s
  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press3 × 8-12 · rest 60-90s
  • Dumbbell Rows3 × 8-12 · rest 60-90s
  • Dumbbell Reverse Fly3 × 8-12 · rest 60-90s
Cool-down
  • Doorway Chest Stretch1 × 45s · rest
  • Pigeon Pose Stretch1 × 45s · rest
  • Cat-Cow Stretch1 × 45s · rest

FAQ

How long is this upper workout?

About 30 minutes including warm-up and cool-down.

What equipment do I need?

This routine is designed for dumbbells.

Is this good for beginners?

It's geared toward intermediate lifters. Beginners should pick our beginner version.

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