🏠 Fit Father 40 Split

Dumbbell / Bands / Bodyweight Version

6 Days Muscle Mass Workout Plan - Home Edition


Day 1: Chest & Triceps

Exercise Sets x Reps Equipment Notes
Dumbbell Bench Press 3 x 8-12 Dumbbells Floor press if no bench available
Incline Dumbbell Press 3 x 8-12 Dumbbells + Bench Use bands under bench if needed
Dumbbell Fly 3 x 10-12 Dumbbells Control the stretch, squeeze at top
Banded Triceps Pushdown 3 x 8-12 Resistance Bands Anchor band overhead
Dumbbell Overhead Triceps Extension 3 x 10-12 Dumbbell Single or double arm variation

Day 2: Back & Biceps

Exercise Sets x Reps Equipment Notes
Band-Assisted Lat Pulldown 3 x 8-12 Resistance Bands Anchor high, or substitute Pull-ups
One-Arm Dumbbell Row 3 x 8-12 Dumbbells Each arm, use bench for support
Dumbbell Reverse Fly 3 x 10-15 Dumbbells Light weight, focus on rear delts
Dumbbell Curl 3 x 8-12 Dumbbells Alternate with hammer curls
Concentration Curl 3 x 10-12 Dumbbell Seated, elbow on thigh

Alternative: Banded Row can replace dumbbell row


Day 3: Legs & Core

Exercise Sets x Reps Equipment Notes
Dumbbell Goblet Squat 3 x 10-15 Dumbbell Hold at chest, full depth
Stability Ball Leg Curl 3 x 10-12 Stability Ball Or banded hamstring curl
Dumbbell Bulgarian Split Squat 3 x 10-12 Dumbbells Each leg, rear foot elevated
Dumbbell Standing Calf Raise 3 x 15-20 Dumbbells Rise on toes, full contraction
Weighted Crunch w/ Dumbbell 3 x 15-20 Dumbbell Or band-resisted crunch

Alternative: Banded squat and banded quad extension options available


Day 4: Shoulders & Arms

Exercise Sets x Reps Equipment Notes
Dumbbell Shoulder Press 3 x 8-12 Dumbbells Seated or standing
Dumbbell Lateral Raise 3 x 10-12 Dumbbells Control weight, pause at top
Dumbbell Front Raise 3 x 10-12 Dumbbells Alternate arms or both together
Dumbbell Shrugs 3 x 10-12 Dumbbells Roll shoulders up and back
Dumbbell Zottman Curls 3 x 10-12 Dumbbells Curl up, rotate, lower slowly
Close-Grip Push-ups 3 x 8-15 Bodyweight Hands close together, triceps focus

Alternative: All exercises can be done with resistance bands


Day 5: Full Body / Conditioning