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Upper body Back and biceps. Load up your back, its a large muscle group that can improve posture and decrease risk of injury on lower body workouts.

Warm Up

BODYWEIGHT CARDIO

3 Minutes

Perform any cardio of your choosing for 3-5 minutes

INCHWORM

30 seconds

LOW LUNGE CROSSBODY TWIST

30 seconds

Alt reaching arm and front leg

PULL APART LONG BAND

30 seconds

Pull band to the top of the chest

 

Superset 1 — 4X

Note- Perform two movements back to back with 30 seconds of rest. Increase weight if able in the bent over row.

*Perform 1-2 warm up rounds before beginning with your starting weight

EQUIPMENT
DUMBBELLS
LONG LOOP BAND

EXERCISES
8-12 reps BENT OVER ROW Palms facing in
12-15 reps SEATED ROW (Anchor in door)
30 seconds Rest

BENT OVER ROW
PALMS FACING IN

8-12 reps Heavy as possible

Slightly wider than shoulder-width grip. Pull barbell to the base of the chest

SEATED ROW (ANCHOR IN DOOR)

12-15 reps

Alternative- Single arm row on a bench

 

Set 2 — 4X

Note- Perform one exercise with 30 seconds rest between rounds. Choke up or double up on bands to increase resistance

EQUIPMENT
LONG LOOP RESISTANCE BAND

EXERCISES
12-15 reps STRIGHT ARM LAT PULLDOWN
30 seconds Rest

STRAIGHT ARM LAT PULLDOWN

12-15 reps

Maintain a soft bend in your elbows as you pull band to the top of the thighs

 

Superset 3 — 3X

Note- Perform two exercises back to back. Rest 30 seconds between rounds.

EQUIPMENT
BENCH
DUMBBELLS

EXERCISES
12 reps LAT PULLOVER
10 reps BICEP STATIC HOLD & CURL each arm
30 seconds Rest

LAT PULLOVER

12 reps

Drop the hips, lower until you feel a deep stretch before reversing the motion

BICEP STATIC HOLD & curl

10 reps each arm

Keep that static elbow near your side

 

Circuit 4 — 4X

Note- Perform movements back to back as quickly as possible. No rest between rounds. Repeat 4 rounds.

EQUIPMENT
DUMBBELLS
JUMP ROPE

EXERCISES
12 reps T ROW
12 reps BICEP CURL
12 reps SINGLE LEG JACKKNIFE each side
12 reps DOUBLE UNDERS
Repeat. No rest.

t row

12 reps

Lead with your elbows

BICEP CURL

12 reps Moderate-Heavy

SINGLE LEG JACKKNIFE

12 reps each side

Exhale as you reach hand to foot

DOUBLE UNDERS

12 reps (OR 24 SINGLES)

 

Cooldown

STAR STRETCH

30 seconds

Exhale as you reach opposite hand to opposite leg

DOWN DOG

30 seconds

Peddle out your heels then press your chest into the top of your thighs

THREAD THE NEEDLE STRETCH

30 seconds Switch halfway

SUPINE SPINAL TWIST

60 seconds Each side