FITNESS SERIES: UPPER BODY WORKOUT

 

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Today I’m sharing an upper body workout with you all at The Bay Club! I’ve also included a few core exercises as well because I always like to activate my core throughout!

We have been working out at The Bay Club for the past year and absolutely love it! We think of it as our home away from home. We love our Bay Club fam. 🙂

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UPPER BODY & CORE CIRCUIT

Circuit 1: repeat 3x

  1. Rotating bicep curls: 10 reps each arm
  2. Standing row: 10 reps each arm
  3. Regular bicep curls (each arm same time): 10 reps

Circuit 2: repeat 3x

  1. V-up: 1 min
  2. Flutter kicks: 1 min
  3. Bicycle crunches: 1 min
  4. Knee raise crunches: 1 min

Circuit 3: repeat 3x

  1. Tricep dips: 15-20 reps
  2. Bench push up: 10 regular, 10 leg raises
  3. Tricep extensions: 15-20 (for lighter weight, 10-12 for heavier weight)

 

I like to do a lot of my workouts in circuits. Meaning I do 1 set of each exercise (typically 3-4 exercises) then start from the top. I like to repeat each circuit 3 times. I also find myself moving through the workouts pretty quickly to keep me heart rate up. Then I take a longer rest in between circuits. You should listen to your body more so, but that is what I’ve found works best for me.

Also, if you are not feeling challenged, then increase your weights. I have been feeling that way lately, sort of like I am moving through the motions but not feeling my muscles tire. So I’ve started increasing weights and have seen a big difference. You can also increase reps as well.

Oh and one more thing! I love starting AND ending my workout with cardio. I used to just start with a 10 min treadmill, but recently I have been starting with the treadmill to get a sweat on, then ending either with another 10 min treadmill (if I have the energy) or 10 min eliptical (if Im on the tired side).

If you try this out, let me know what you think!

xx Jenna

 

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