Complete Upper Body Session
Warm-Up
5-Minute Rowing Machine
Use a moderate resistance setting and row for 5 minutes. This will warm up your upper body and get your heart rate up.
Workout
Chest & Shoulders
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Bench Press - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Keep your feet flat on the ground and maintain a slight arch in your back. Press the weights up evenly.
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Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Set the bench to a 30-45 degree angle. Press the weights up while keeping your shoulders down.
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Shoulder Press - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Engage your core and avoid arching your back. Press the weights overhead in a controlled manner.
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Chest Flyes - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Perform the movement with a slight bend in your elbows and focus on stretching your chest at the bottom.
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Lateral Raises - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, keeping your arms straight. Avoid using momentum.
Back & Arms
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Pull-Ups - 3 Sets of 8-12 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Use a full range of motion. Engage your shoulder blades and avoid swinging.
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Cable Bicep Curls - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Keep your elbows close to your sides and avoid swinging your body.
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Tricep Dips - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Keep your torso upright and lower yourself until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.
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Single-Arm Dumbbell Row - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps per side. Rest: 60 seconds
Place one knee and hand on a bench for support. Pull the dumbbell towards your hip while keeping your back straight.
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Face Pulls - 3 Sets of 12-15 Reps. Rest: 60 seconds
Use a rope attachment on a cable machine. Pull the rope towards your face, keeping your elbows high.
Cool-Down
- Chest Stretch: Stand tall, clasp your hands behind your back, and gently lift them to open your chest. Hold for 20-30 seconds.
- Shoulder Stretch: Bring one arm across your body and hold it with the opposite hand. Hold for 20-30 seconds and switch arms.
- Tricep Stretch: Bring one arm overhead and bend at the elbow. Use your other hand to gently press down. Hold for 20-30 seconds and switch arms.
- Upper Back Stretch: Clasp your hands in front of you and round your upper back. Hold for 20-30 seconds.