3 Day Full Body Dumbbell Workout

This 3 day full body dumbbell workout is perfect for beginners with limited equipment. By utilizing compound dumbbell lifts, this workout makes muscle growth simple and doesn't require a fancy gym membership. Every workout will include your full body and will ensure a stimulus for all of your muscles to grow during recovery.

Can I build muscle with dumbbells only?

You can absolutely build muscle while only using dumbbells. Dumbbells are a great way to build muscle. They can be used in compound exercises that use several major muscle groups at once, which is what causes the body to grow bigger and stronger during recovery. For everything you need to know about muscle growth, check out our journey on How to Build Muscle

Can dumbbell workouts replace barbell lifts?

Dumbbells can absolutely replace barbell exercises, but they also have their own place. You should use both dumbbell and barbell lifts to build the best possible physique because each will work muscles slightly different than the other. If you are looking for a more in depth explanation of why not to rely on just one exercise form, check out our journey on How to Build Muscle

Is 3 days working out enough to build muscle?

A 3 day workout routine is fine. You can definitely build muscle with a 3 day split. Reaching optimal weekly volume for muscle growth within 3 workouts can be tough though, and may mean you have to pack more exercises into each session. For more on optimal muscle growth volume, check out our journey on How to Build Muscle.

Can you get a full body workout with just dumbbells?

Absolutely! This workout will guide you through exactly the exercises you need to do in order to hit all the major muscle groups using only dumbbells. This three day workout will also provide your body with the time to recover that it needs to build your muscles in between dumbbell workouts.

Is it bad to lift dumbbells everyday?

Not at all! Though you'll want to avoid hitting the same muscle groups every day, as any muscle group typically needs 48 hours to fully recover from a resistance workout.

Is a 5 kg dumbbell enough to build muscle?

For most exercises, a beginner dumbbell set of between 3 and 15 pounds (about 2-6 kilograms) will be enough to get started. If you find yourself struggling with the last few reps in your sets or unable to complete all your repetitions, I recommend buying an adjustable dumbbell set so that you can progress as needed. Once your body adapts to a certain weight, you'll need to incorporate some sort of progressive overload in order to continue to stimulate muscle growth. For more on progressive overload and more, check out our article on Training for Muscle Growth.