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Dumbbell 12

A twelve-week dumbbell programme of two alternating full-body workouts: mains at 5×12 with curls and core at 3×12. Everything you need when a barbell isn't an option.

Week structure

Who it's for

For anyone training with dumbbells only, over a full twelve-week block.

How progression works

Every exercise progresses when you complete all target sets and reps. Increments are exercise-appropriate — barbell plates for compounds like the squat, bench press and deadlift, and smaller steps for dumbbell and isolation work. Miss the target three sessions in a row on an exercise and Milo backs the weight off by 10%, so you can reset and keep moving forward.

Milo for iPhone — coming to the App Store.