Build a bigger upper body from the comfort of your home!
Today’s…
Cardio Round 1…
For today’s cardio, we are going to doing 30 seconds of jog in place, 30 seconds of jumping jacks, and 30 seconds of inch worm. We will do this for a total of 3 times. This is a great way to get your heart rate up and the blood flowing. If it is nice outside, feel free to substitute this with a run outside instead.
Circuit…
Abs…
Stretch
To end the workout, stretch out those muscles to prevent soreness and injury. Recovery is the most important part after working out, so make sure to take care of your body and it will take care of you. Stretch it out for a total of 10 – 15 minutes depending on how much time you have. This article has a great number of stretches you can incorporate into your post workout cool down/recovery routine!
The Best Upper Body Home Workout:
Cardio
– 3 rounds of the following:
– 30 seconds jog in place
– 30 seconds jumping jacks
– 30 seconds inchworm
or
Run outside!
Circuit (shoulders and back):
– 3 rounds of the following:
– 30 seconds high plank shoulder taps
– 30 seconds pushups
– 30 seconds bent over row
– 30 seconds shoulder press
– 30 seconds bent over lateral arm raises
– 30 seconds high plank to low plank
– 30 second break
Abs:
– 3 rounds of the following:
– 30 seconds toe touches
– 30 seconds boat pose
– 30 seconds russian twists
– 30 seconds high boat to low boat
– for some of these exercises, use dumbbells, resistance bands or something from your house
High Plank Shoulder Taps:
Pushups
Bent Over Row
Shoulder Press
Bent Over Lateral Arm Raises
High Plank to Low Plank
Boat Pose
High Boat to Low Boat
Takeaways
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