Okay guys, here it is, the upper body gym workout I promised..
Added 2021-02-05 06:31:29 +0000 UTCOkay guys, here it is, the upper body gym workout I promised you ๐ช๐ผ itโs a 10 step workout thatโs going to focus on your shoulders and back so letโs get right to it! ๐คช 1๏ธโฃ UPRIGHT BARBELL ROW: this is a staple in my shoulder routine. It can be done with a barbell or dumbbells! This will mainly target the deltoids, but the biceps as well ๐ pull the weight vertically up to your chin, bracing your core for stability. Try not to swing! I did 10-12 reps with 40 pounds. 2๏ธโฃ REAR DELT MACHINE FLY: you can see exactly which muscles are working when you see me perform this exercise ๐๐ผ this is gonna work your upper back and shoulders. It can be done with both arms but I find doing one arm at a time helps me focus more on isolation ๐ I did 10-12 reps with 45 pounds! 3๏ธโฃ SEATED MACHINE BACK ROW: you guessed it, this one targets your BACK! Specifically your upper back, emphasis on the lats โ๐ผsit up straight and keep that core tight! Keep an overhand grip and pause when you pull the weight towards your chest ๐ฅต I did 10-12 reps with 45 pounds. 4๏ธโฃ KNEELING ROPE CABLE PULLDOWN: Ooo does this one burn! ๐ฅ this will target the lats, but also your abdominal muscles and triceps ๐ณ itโs a compound movement that will require a strong core and straight back, no arching! I did 10-12 reps with 30 pounds! 5๏ธโฃ SINGLE ARM CABLE RAISE: I love single arm movements cause they are all about ISOLATION! And really thinking about where your feeling it during the lift ๐ค This one is for the shoulders ๐ช๐ผand back... grab a handle and position your working arm behind your back. Keep the knees slightly bent and raise until your parallel with your shoulders. I did 10-12 reps with 10 pounds. Sounds light but these will burnnnn baby! 6๏ธโฃ SEATED CABLE ROWS: similar to the machine back row we did earlier, however I find I feel this one in my mid/lower back as well ๐คท๐ฝโโ๏ธ itโs really an all over upper body lift!! Attach the V-grip attachment and position your feet firm against the pads. Keep your back straight and pull the weight directly towards your core ๐ฏ I did 10-12 reps with 45 pounds. 7๏ธโฃ BETWEEN THE LEG CABLE ROPE FRONT RAISE: okay.. sounds confusing, but itโs so easy! This is one for the shoulders. Position yourself facing away from the cable machine, pull the rope between your legs and with your knees slightly bent, raise it up to shoulder height. Sometimes I like to pause at the top โ๐ผ I did 10-12 reps with 15 pounds. 8๏ธโฃ SEATED SHOULDER PRESS: you got it, SHOULDERS! This is one we all know and love ๐ฅฐ with the support of your back, donโt be afraid to go heavier!! ๐ค you can do this one with a barbell or dumbbells. Keep your chest up and look straight ahead ๐ YOU GOT THIS! I did 10 reps with 20 pounds. I could have gone heavier but was getting burnt out at this point.. BUT WE HAVE TWO MORE!! ๐ฅบ 9๏ธโฃ SINGLE ARM DUMBBELL BENCH ROWS: weโve all down those before! But do we do them right ๐ this one is all back baby. Make sure you are focusing on the movement and ONLY using your lats and traps to pull the weight towards your body. Your upper body should be nearly parallel to the ground, donโt arch! I did 10-12 reps with 25 pounds. ๐ SINGLE ARM SEATED FRONT RAISE: last but not least! Another staple in my shoulder routine, youโll need a dumbbell for this one โ๐ผ your grip should be overhand and keep a slight bend in the elbow! Try not to swing the weight, and keep your body still and tight ๐ฟ slow and controlled is the name of the game. I did 10-12 reps with 10 pounds. FINISHED! I feel so strong after an upper body day ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Did you love.. or hate ๐ฅต๐