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Program Template

8-Week Beginner Barbell & Dumbbell Strength Foundation

By Fitflux Team

2 phases
8 weeks
24 sessions

Phase 1: Phase 1: Foundation & Technique

Preview: Week 1

Technique mastery, work capacity, and establishing baseline strength.

4 weeks

Session A: Squat & Horizontal Push

Week 1 | 5 exercises
  • Barbell Full Squat

    3 sets | 8-10 reps | 120s rest | RPE 6

  • Barbell Bench Press

    3 sets | 8-10 reps | 120s rest | RPE 6

  • Barbell Bent Over Row

    3 sets | 8-10 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

    2 sets | 10-12 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Barbell Press Sit-up

    2 sets | 12 reps | 60s rest | RPE 6

Session B: Hinge & Vertical Push

Week 1 | 5 exercises
  • Barbell Deadlift

    3 sets | 5 reps | 180s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press

    3 sets | 8-10 reps | 120s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell One Arm Bent-over Row

    3 sets | 10 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Lunge

    2 sets | 10 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Alternate Biceps Curl

    2 sets | 12 reps | 60s rest | RPE 6

Session C: Full Body Hypertrophy

Week 1 | 5 exercises
  • Dumbbell Goblet Squat

    3 sets | 10-12 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Bench Press

    3 sets | 10-12 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Two Arm Row

    3 sets | 10-12 reps | 90s rest | RPE 6

  • Dumbbell Lateral Raise

    2 sets | 12-15 reps | 60s rest | RPE 6

  • Barbell Lying Triceps Extension

    2 sets | 12 reps | 60s rest | RPE 6

Session A: Squat & Horizontal Push

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Session B: Hinge & Vertical Push

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