Upper Body Focus

Today we’re focusing on the Upper Body! We have a 30-minute workout that targets various muscle groups. It’s designed to be efficient and effective with minimal equipment.

 

  • What you need:
    You’ll need water, a towel and a timer. You will also need a chair/ bench and dumbells/ waterbottles for the main workout.
  •   Note:
    Make sure to write out the movements and check the video demonstrations before you start. 
5
Mins
Warm Up
Arm Circles
  45 secs
Alternate sides with max reps, focusing on smooth and controlled movements.
Shoulder Rolls
 45 secs
Alternate each side with max reps, rolling forward and backward with controlled movements.
Push-Up Walkouts
 45 secs
Perform max reps, engaging your core and stretching your shoulders.
Wall Angels
 45 secs
Perform max reps, focusing on controlled scapular movement.
Jumping Jacks
 45 secs
Perform max reps, engaging your core and stretching your shoulders.
20
Mins
Workout

Structure: Perform two exercises back-to-back with no rest (a superset). Complete 3 sets per pair. Rest 1 min between supersets.

    Superset 1

      Standard Push-Ups
        10 – 12 reps
      Modify to knees if needed.
      Dumbbell Shoulder Press
        10 – 12 reps
      Engage core, stay upright

       

      Superset 2

        Tricep Dips (Chair/Bench)
         12 – 15 reps 
        Lower slowly for control.
        Dumbbell Bent-Over Rows
          12 reps each arm
        Flat back, squeeze shoulder blades.

         

         

         

        Lateral Raises
         12 – 15 reps 
        Light weights or water bottles
        Bicep Curls (Dumbbell or Band)
         12 – 15 reps 
        Elbows close to body, full range.

        Superset 3

          5
          Mins
          Cool Down

          Remember to breathe deeply and consistently during each stretch. Feel free to hold each stretch longer if it feels comfortable, and don’t push your body into any uncomfortable or painful positions. This cooldown routine is designed to help improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension.

          Child’s Pose Stretch
           1 min
          Relax and take deep breaths.
          Shoulder Stretch
           1 min
          30 seconds each arm.
          Pull arm across chest gently.
          Cat-Cow Stretch
           1 min
          Alternate movements and flow smoothly between positions.
          Seated Side Stretch
           1 min
          30 seconds each side.
          Stretch gently; no forced motion.
          Deep Breathing
          Deep Breathing
           1 min
          Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7 seconds and release for 8 seconds.

          And we are done!