Ladies, if you’re not working out your upper body… this upper body dumbbell workout is for you!
I get it – lower body workouts, core workouts, and cardio exercises might be more “popular” or even more fun, but don’t neglect your upper body.
Okay, this might be advice that I’m trying to drill into my own head too, because to be honest – it used to be my least favorite training session.
Give me heavy leg day exercises or an endurance cardio workout and I’m THERE.
But as I’ve continued to have babies (I have three now), I’ve realized the IMPORTANCE of having a strong upper body. I’m picking up and holding these babies 50+ times a day!!
Workout Equipment Needed:
For this workout you’ll want 2-3 sets of dumbbells. For reference, I used 10’s and 15’s for the first circuits and then for the final burnout finisher round I used 5’s. Don’t underestimate what lighter weights can do for upper body workouts!
Smaller muscles mean lighter weights usually.
Workout Instructions:
The format for this workout is 4 rounds of the circuit with 4 moves.
The rep scheme is in descending order (10 reps, 8 reps, 6 reps, and 4 reps). The goal is to go heavier on the last two rounds of the circuit!
Workout Movements:
- Zottman Curl
- Bent over row to tricep extension
- Arnold Press w/ hold
- Svend Press
In between the four circuits you’ll find I’ve added in a cardio movement for 60 seconds.
Cardio movements include: mummy kicks, lateral shuffle, switch arm jack, and high knees.
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As always, getting movement in each day is the most important thing you can do. What matters is that you are pushing PLAY and you are getting a sweat in!
I’m so proud of you and are cheering you on!!!