W6/DAY 2: UPPER BODY
We are FINAL week of this program!!! & we are soil in the stage of this program where I want challenge you to step into progressive overload & pick up slightly heavier weights than the first 3 weeks! So for example if you used 10lbs dumbbells all throughout Week 1-3, then for Week 4-6 I want you to challenge yourself to 12-15 lbs instead! Same for all weights/all exercises. Being the LAST week, if you want to add on even a few more pounds to your new heavy weights go for it- let's finish so strong girls!
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CROSS BODY TO REGULAR BICEP CURL (4X8)
Start with a single arm curl across your body to the opposite shoulder, then on the opposite side. To finish up the movement, curl both dumbbells in a regular bicep curl! That is 1 rep!
Weight Recommendation:
Beginner: 3-7lbs
Intermediate: 10-15lbs
Advanced: 20-50+lbs -
LATERAL RAISES (4X10)
Raise your arms up and to the side until you reach about shoulder height, keeping the slighted bend in your elbows & core engaged the whole time
Weight Recommendation:
Beginner: 3-7lbs Intermediate: 10-15lbs
Advanced: 20-50+lbs -
LAT PULL DOWN (4X10)
Grab the bar with your palms facing forward, as you pull, slightly lean back to pull the bar into your chest & make sure to engage your lats & your core throughout the movement!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 30-50lbs Intermediate: 55-70lbs
Advanced: 70-100+lbs*Modification: do tricep exte...
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SUPERSET 4X (10 CHEST FLY + 10 B.O REVERSE FLY)
First perform your Chest Flies, then move straight into your Bent Over Reverse Flies. Rest for about 40-60 seconds in between reps!)
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SUPERSET 4X (10 RIGHT + LEFT BENT OVER ROW)
Have a bench in front of you to place one arm and lean over to create an almost table-top position. Hold a dumbbell in your working hand, keep your hips and shoulders squared to the floor as you pull the dumbbell up and in toward your hipbone.
Weight Recommendation:
Beginner: 7-10lbs Intermedia... -
STRAIGHT ARM PULL DOWN (4X10)
Bend your torso forward & keep a slight bend in your elbows. Engage your core & your lats. Keeping your arms practically straight, pull the bar down towards your thighs, then slowly released to starting position.
Weight Recommendation:
Beginner: 10-20lbs
Intermediate: 20-50lbs
Advanced: 50-80+lbs -
PUSHUPS (3X10)
Perform bodyweight pushups in a tricep variation by keeping your elbows in close to your torso. Do these regular or on your knees!