DXL TNK LLC

Strength & Conditioning, Functional Training
Coach
Cole Brown

DXL DB proves you don't need a fully equipped gym to build serious strength. This 9-week, 3-day-per-week full-body program is built exclusively around dumbbells and an adjustable bench, making it the perfect solution for training at home, while traveling, or as you begin building your home gym. With just a small amount of equipment, you'll be able to challenge every major muscle group and continue making measurable progress.
Don't mistake "dumbbell only" for "beginner." DXL DB is strategically periodized into three progressive 3-week training blocks designed to steadily increase strength, muscle, and performance over the course of the program. By applying the same proven programming principles used in traditional strength training, you'll continue getting stronger—even without ever touching a barbell. Simple equipment. Smart programming. Serious results.

Features
1 sessions per week
Must use App app to view and log training
Program Training
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Full Gym Not Necessary
DXL DB only requires dumbbells and an adjustable bench, making this program perfect for hotel gyms or home gyms that don't break the bank.
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Serious Strength
For many people, barbells don't allow their body to move in the most optimal pattern for developing maximum strength. Machines are the same, and they do not train smaller stabilizing muscles. DXL DB allows your body to move biomechanically efficiently while still training the ever important stabilizing muscles for surprising strength improvements
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Tri-Phased Program
DXL DB takes you through three 3-week blocks, each with it's own emphasis. Phase one builds up work capacity with tempo training. Phase two increases maximum muscle strength with isometrics. Phase 3 attacks rate of force development and unilateral strength. Expertly periodized to be a program you can run multiple times in a row.
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Programming 3 days per week
3 full-body training sessions per week with video demonstrations, coach directions, and prescribed sets, reps, tempos, pauses, etc.
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Exercise Video Guidance
Instructional videos to guide your practice and make execution easy
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Detailed, expert instruction
Coaching that will hold you accountable and provide the feedback you need to grow
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Train with coaches who push you, understand your goals, and keep you progressing.
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 9-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A1

Split Stance ISO

2 x 0:30

A2

High Plank Shoulder Taps

2 x 10

A3

Bird Dog

2 x 10

B1

Tempo Goblet Squat

2 x 6

B2

Tempo DB Bench Press

2 x 6

B3

DB Pullover

2 x 6

C1

Tempo DB RDL

2 x 6

C2

DB Lateral Raise

2 x 10

C3

Suitcase Carry

2 x 25

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A1

Banded Glute Bridge

2 x 0:30

A2

Plank

2 x 0:30

A3

Chest-Supported IYT

2 x 5

B1

Walking Lunges

2 x 6

B2

Tempo 1-Arm DB Row

2 x 6

B3

Seated DB Overhead Press

2 x 6

C1

Cossacks

2 x 6

C2

DB Overhead Tricep Extension

2 x 10

C3

Russian Twist

2 x 10

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A1

Dead Bug

2 x 10

A2

Wall Sit

2 x 0:30

A3

Side Plank

2 x 0:20

B1

DB Deadlift

2 x 6

B2

Tempo DB Incline Bench Press

2 x 6

B3

DB Chest-Supported Row

2 x 6

C1

DB Step-Back Lunge

2 x 6

C2

DB Skull Crushers

2 x 10

C3

Standing DB Calf Raise

2 x 15