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6-Day Dumbbell Workout Plan for Weight Loss

This 6-day dumbbell plan is built to lose weight. Each session lists the exact exercises, sets, reps and rest, with alternatives if you lack a piece of equipment or a movement bothers a joint. Follow it for 6–8 weeks, progress the way the rules below say, then regenerate a fresh variation.

Another variation Change goal / days

Split

Push / Pull / Legs

Sessions / week

6

Avg. session

35 min

Schedule

Mon–Sat, Sunday off

Warm-up (every session, ~6 min)

  1. 3–5 min easy cardio: brisk walk, bike, jump rope or marching in place.
  2. Dynamic mobility: 10 leg swings each way, 10 hip circles, 10 arm circles, 8 cat-cows.
  3. Ramp-up sets on the first exercise: 1–2 light sets of 8 before your working sets.

Day 1

Push

Chest, shoulders, triceps

6 exercises · ~35 min
  1. Dumbbell Bench Press main

    Chest, Triceps · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Push-Up, Dumbbell Floor Press, Incline Dumbbell Press

  2. Dumbbell Shoulder Press secondary

    Front Delts, Side Delts · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    10–15
    Rest
    60s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Seated Dumbbell Press, Pike Push-Up

  3. Dumbbell Floor Press accessory

    Chest, Triceps · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Dumbbell Bench Press, Push-Up, Incline Dumbbell Press

  4. Front Raise accessory

    Front Delts · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Dumbbell Shrug

  5. Dumbbell Kickback accessory

    Triceps · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15 / side
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Overhead Triceps Extension, Bench Dip, Bodyweight Triceps Extension

  6. Jump Rope finisher

    Calves · Bodyweight

    Sets
    6
    Reps
    30 sec on / 30 sec off
    Rest
    30s
    Effort
    hard but steady

    swap: Jumping Jack, High Knees, Standing Calf Raise

Day 2

Pull

Back, rear delts, biceps

6 exercises · ~36 min
  1. Dumbbell Row main

    Lats, Upper Back · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12 / side
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Chest-Supported Row, Doorway Row, Inverted Row

  2. Chest-Supported Row main

    Upper Back, Lats · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Dumbbell Row, Inverted Row, Rear Delt Fly

  3. Rear Delt Fly accessory

    Rear Delts, Upper Back · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Reverse Snow Angel, Chest-Supported Row, Dumbbell Row

  4. Hammer Curl accessory

    Biceps, Forearms · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Dumbbell Curl, Reverse Curl, Concentration Curl

  5. Side Plank core

    Obliques, Core · Bodyweight

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    30–60 sec
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    controlled

    swap: Plank, Suitcase Carry, Russian Twist

  6. High Knees finisher

    Hip Flexors, Quads · Bodyweight

    Sets
    6
    Reps
    30 sec on / 30 sec off
    Rest
    30s
    Effort
    hard but steady

    swap: Jumping Jack, Mountain Climber, Jump Rope

Day 3

Legs

Quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves

6 exercises · ~34 min
  1. Sumo Squat main

    Glutes, Adductors, Quads · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Goblet Squat, Bodyweight Squat, Lateral Lunge

  2. Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift main

    Hamstrings, Glutes · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Bodyweight Hip Hinge, Dumbbell Deadlift, Bodyweight Good Morning

  3. Dumbbell Reverse Lunge secondary

    Quads, Glutes · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    10–15 / side
    Rest
    60s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Reverse Lunge, Split Squat, Step-Up

  4. Dumbbell Hip Thrust secondary

    Glutes · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    10–15
    Rest
    60s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Hip Thrust, Glute Bridge, Clamshell

  5. Dumbbell Calf Raise accessory

    Calves · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Standing Calf Raise

  6. Jump Rope finisher

    Calves · Bodyweight

    Sets
    6
    Reps
    30 sec on / 30 sec off
    Rest
    30s
    Effort
    hard but steady

    swap: Jumping Jack, High Knees, Standing Calf Raise

Day 4

Push

Chest, shoulders, triceps

6 exercises · ~35 min
  1. Incline Dumbbell Press main

    Chest, Front Delts · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Dumbbell Bench Press, Dumbbell Floor Press

  2. Seated Dumbbell Press secondary

    Front Delts, Side Delts · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    10–15
    Rest
    60s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Pike Push-Up

  3. Push-Up accessory

    Chest, Triceps · Bodyweight

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Incline Push-Up, Knee Push-Up, Dumbbell Bench Press

  4. Dumbbell Shrug accessory

    Traps · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Dumbbell Lateral Raise, Front Raise

  5. Overhead Triceps Extension accessory

    Triceps · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Bench Dip, Dumbbell Kickback, Bodyweight Triceps Extension

  6. Jumping Jack finisher

    Full Body · Bodyweight

    Sets
    6
    Reps
    30 sec on / 30 sec off
    Rest
    30s
    Effort
    hard but steady

    swap: High Knees, Jump Rope, Shadow Boxing

Day 5

Pull

Back, rear delts, biceps

6 exercises · ~36 min
  1. Inverted Row main

    Upper Back, Lats · Bodyweight

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Dumbbell Row, Doorway Row, Reverse Snow Angel

  2. Doorway Row main

    Upper Back, Lats · Bodyweight

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Inverted Row, Dumbbell Row, Reverse Snow Angel

  3. Reverse Snow Angel accessory

    Rear Delts, Upper Back · Bodyweight

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Prone Y Raise, Rear Delt Fly, Doorway Row

  4. Reverse Curl accessory

    Forearms, Biceps · Dumbbell

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Hammer Curl, Wrist Curl, Dumbbell Curl

  5. Plank Shoulder Tap core

    Core, Obliques · Bodyweight

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    30–60 sec
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    controlled

    swap: Plank, Mountain Climber, Bird Dog

  6. High Knees finisher

    Hip Flexors, Quads · Bodyweight

    Sets
    6
    Reps
    30 sec on / 30 sec off
    Rest
    30s
    Effort
    hard but steady

    swap: Jumping Jack, Mountain Climber, Jump Rope

Day 6

Legs

Quads, hamstrings, glutes, calves

6 exercises · ~34 min
  1. Dumbbell Squat main

    Quads, Glutes · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Goblet Squat, Bodyweight Squat, Sumo Squat

  2. Dumbbell Deadlift main

    Hamstrings, Glutes · Dumbbell

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    8–12
    Rest
    75s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift, Bodyweight Good Morning

  3. Walking Lunge secondary

    Quads, Glutes · Bodyweight

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    10–15 / side
    Rest
    60s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Reverse Lunge, Forward Lunge, Split Squat

  4. Hip Thrust secondary

    Glutes · Bodyweight

    Sets
    2
    Reps
    10–15
    Rest
    60s
    Effort
    RPE 7–8

    swap: Glute Bridge, Dumbbell Hip Thrust, Clamshell

  5. Standing Calf Raise accessory

    Calves · Bodyweight

    Sets
    3
    Reps
    12–15
    Rest
    45s
    Effort
    RPE 8

    swap: Dumbbell Calf Raise, Jump Rope, Sliding Leg Curl

  6. High Knees finisher

    Hip Flexors, Quads · Bodyweight

    Sets
    6
    Reps
    30 sec on / 30 sec off
    Rest
    30s
    Effort
    hard but steady

    swap: Jumping Jack, Mountain Climber, Jump Rope

How to progress

  • First 2 weeks: focus on form with light weights, stop each set 3 reps before failure.
  • Rest less, not lift less: shave 10 seconds off rest periods every two weeks until you hit the targets above.
  • When all sets reach the top of the range, add weight or reps, never both at once.
  • Daily steps matter more than any finisher: aim for 8 000–10 000 on non-training days.

Notes for this plan

  • Home setup: if a weight gets too light, slow the lowering phase to 3–4 seconds or add a pause at the hardest point.
  • Sessions can move between days; keep at least one rest day between hard sessions for the same muscles.

Frequently asked questions

How long does each session of this 6-day plan take?

About 40–50 minutes including warm-up at a normal pace. Pick a 30-minute version in the generator if you are short on time; it drops the optional accessory work first.

Is 6 days a week enough to lose weight?

Yes. Fat loss is driven mostly by diet and daily activity; 6 strength sessions a week keep muscle while you lose fat, and the finishers add conditioning without wrecking recovery.

What if I don't have dumbbell equipment for one exercise?

Every exercise lists alternatives that use the same movement pattern. Swap one-for-one, keep the sets and reps.

How do I progress week to week?

Use double progression: when you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add weight (or reps, or a harder variation for bodyweight moves) and start again at the bottom of the range.

Can I get this plan as a PDF?

Yes. Use the Download PDF button: it prints the full week with sets, reps and rest, or open the plan in the Fitbe app to track every set.

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