Upper Body Exercises
BENTOVER ROW
Bent-over Rows, a traditional exercise, effectively bolster back and bicep muscles while contributing to better posture and overall upper body strength.
BENTOVER ROW & REACH
Incorporating a contralateral reach using the opposite arm intensifies the engagement of back muscles in each repetition, fostering improved trunk rotation and enhancing overall posture.
DEAD ROWS
This variation of the Bent-over Row merges elements of a Stiff-Legged Deadlift with the traditional row, creating a compound, full-body exercise. It effectively targets and strengthens the back, hamstrings, calves, glutes, arms, and core muscles. You can perform this exercise using a barbell, bands, or dumbbells for versatility.
FOREARM STRETCH
The forearm often gets overlooked and can become notably tense due to frequent typing and texting. This wall stretch proves effective in loosening the forearm flexors, biceps, chest, and hand muscles. Improving wrist and forearm mobility may reduce the risk of chronic injuries such as tennis elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome.
HALF KNEELING BICEP CURLS
Half Kneeling Bicep Curls present an excellent variation for fortifying your arms while simultaneously enhancing core and hip stability. This exercise engages the biceps, obliques, glutes, and hamstrings effectively.
HALF TURKISH GET UP
The Half Turkish Get Up offers a modified approach to the Turkish Get Up, emphasizing abs strengthening, enhancing shoulder stability, and refining trunk rotation.
HALF KNEELING HALOS
The Half Kneeling Halo often goes unnoticed but proves highly effective in enhancing shoulder range of motion, trunk stability, and motor control. This comprehensive move engages the shoulders, arms, obliques, and glutes.
HALF KNEELING WOODCHOPS
The Half Kneeling Woodchops serve as an excellent exercise for enhancing core strength and trunk rotation. It effectively targets the obliques, back, shoulders, and hips. All you need is a single dumbbell or medicine ball to give this a try.
PUSHUPS & MODIFICATIONS
Pushups are a foundational upper body exercise, fortifying the entire upper body, encompassing the chest, shoulders, arms, and abs. Irrespective of your fitness level, various modifications exist to tailor these to your workouts, accommodating both beginners and advanced practitioners.
PLANK WEIGHT TRANSFER
With this plank variation, your trunk and hip stability are continually challenged as the weight moves beneath you. Engage the obliques, shoulders, arms, and hips with this exercise.
QUADRUPED ROW
Quadruped Rows serve as a modified or beginner-friendly alternative to the Bentover Row exercise. They can also intensify core engagement while targeting the back. This exercise effectively strengthens the obliques, back, and arms, contributing to enhanced trunk stability.
REAR FLYES
The Dumbbell Rear Fly is a traditional upper body exercise designed to fortify the mid-back and rear deltoid muscles situated at the back of your shoulders.
PRONE Y RAISES
The Y Raise stands as a traditional rehab exercise, enhancing strength in the lower trapezius and rotator cuff muscles. It aids in boosting overhead mobility, refining posture, stabilizing the shoulder joints, and potentially easing neck and shoulder tension.
PRONE A RAISES
This exercise works wonders in fortifying the mid-back and shoulders, aiding in enhancing posture while sitting or standing.
PRONE W RAISES
The Prone W Raise is a well-known rehab exercise frequently recommended for addressing neck and shoulder discomfort, potentially aiding in posture improvement and back strengthening.
PRONE T RAISES
The Prone T Raises serve as a traditional exercise for shoulder stabilization, targeting the rotator cuff and midback muscles, potentially contributing to better posture.
STANDING MILITARY PRESS
The Standing Military Press is a traditional upper body exercise aimed at hypertrophy, fostering muscle and strength development in the arms and shoulders.
SEATED BANDED ROW
"Seated Rows represent a timeless exercise that fortifies the back and arms, easily achievable with a resistance band to maintain consistent tension throughout the motion.
TALL KNEELING TRICEPS
This triceps variation not only targets the triceps but also engages the abs and glutes by stabilizing the torso throughout the exercise. It's an effective method to strengthen and build hypertrophy in the arms by working against gravity.
TALL KNEELING BICEP CURLS
Engaging in the Tall Kneeling Bicep Curl enables concurrent development of arm and core strength. Throughout the curl movement, a stable core is crucial to prevent leaning backward or forward. This exercise targets the biceps, abs, obliques, glutes, and hamstrings effectively.