
Fierce 5 Dumbbell
A compact alternating full-body routine built around dumbbell presses, unilateral legs, rows and a true vertical pull. Three weekly sessions provide repeated movement practice without a large machine setup.
Overview
For generally healthy adults who can practise the listed movements comfortably. Learn unfamiliar lifts with suitable instruction and use appropriate safety equipment.
Start at the lower end of each repetition range. When every set reaches the upper target with controlled technique, increase by the smallest available load and return to the lower target.
General fitness information, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain or unwell. Returning after injury or managing a health condition requires individual advice.
What you need
Workouts & weeks
Preview every workout before you join.
Week 1
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Week 2 · Later weeks
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Week 3 · Later weeks
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Week 4 · Later weeks
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Week 5 · Later weeks
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Week 6 · Later weeks
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Week 7 · Later weeks
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Week 8 · Later weeks
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Full body A
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell split squat · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell bench press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell row · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Rear delt fly · 3 sets · 10 reps
Full body B
6 exercises · 60 min
- Dumbbell lunge · 3 sets · 8 reps / per side
- Dumbbell overhead press · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Dumbbell Romanian deadlift · 3 sets · 8 reps
- Chin-up · 3 sets · 8 reps
Sources & adaptations
An independently written adaptation, not an official or endorsed edition. Program structure and block length are explained below.
The original davisj3537 forum threads could not be verified directly; credited reproductions disagree on some accessories. This eight-week tracking adaptation records the selected version instead of claiming a universal original. This version needs a pull-up bar as well as dumbbells and a bench. Rep-first progression is an app choice for variable dumbbell increments, not a verified original author rule.