45-Minute Dumbbell AMRAP

Want to Feel Sore Tomorrow? This 45-Minute AMRAP Workout Has Your Name All Over It

January 13, 2021
by MAGGIE RYAN

Let us introduce you to a little acronym you’ll come to love (or hate): AMRAP. It stands for “as many rounds as possible,” as in, here’s your workout; do as many rounds as possible.

So, yeah, AMRAP workouts are pretty tough. But they’re also a great way to challenge yourself, and this 45-minute AMRAP dumbbell workout is guaranteed to do that. This workout is designed to help you build full-body strength. And because it’s AMRAP, you also get a bonus element of cardio from moving as fast as you can between each exercise. All you need is a pair of dumbbells and a towel (or five) to get started and sweating! Check out the full workout ahead.

Workout

Equipment needed: Two dumbbells. If possible, use a medium weight for upper-body moves and medium to heavy weight for the squats, deadlifts, and lunges. For the dumbbell swings, don’t go higher than 10 pounds each.

Directions: Start with this dynamic warmup and the stretches listed ahead. Then, start the workout, performing the designated reps of each of the below exercises. If you’re new to AMRAP, rest for 15 to 30 seconds between exercises; for an extra challenge, try to stick to the AMRAP structure by taking as little rest as possible. Do as many rounds of the circuit as you can in 45 minutes while maintaining proper form.

After the workout, cool down with a full-body stretching routine.

WARMUP	TIME/REPS
Perfect stretch	10 reps each leg
Half-kneeling hip hinge	10 reps each side
Elbow plank	30 seconds
Side plank	30 seconds each side
Superman hold	30 seconds
Bird dog with knee to chest	10 reps each side
Glute bridge	10 reps

EXERCISE	REPS
Kneeling single-arm overhead press to split squat	10 reps each side
Front rack dumbbell squat	10 reps
Renegade Row with rotation	10 reps
Dumbbell Squat Punch Lateral Jump	10 reps
Dumbbell deadlift	10 reps
Dumbbell swing	10 reps