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2022 Late Winter Upper Body Routine

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This two-part routine is late out of the gate. Soon I will be posting my 2022 Early Spring routines.

  1. Hammer Curl Chest Press on Floor (10 pounds – 12 reps)
  2. Sideways Pull with Doubled Band (like skier) – Bent forward pull band apart then pull elbows in by side squeeze back (12-15 reps)
  3. DB Curl with DBs touching (8 pounds – 12 reps)
  4. Alternating Tricep Extension – Arm above head keep elbow pointing up – alternately extend arms toward ceiling (5 pounds – 12 reps)
  5. DB Upright Row – DBs in front of body palms facing you – lift elbows up to reach shoulders – wrist stays below elbows (5 pounds – 12 reps)

Butt kicks (30 seconds)

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Leg Raises (15 reps)

Quick alternate Step-ups on risers (30 seconds) (Start with one riser then try 2)

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Russian Twist with Flutter Kicks (If challenging do them separate) (15 reps)

2022 Early Winter Upper Body Routine

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  1. “Briefcase” DB Row: Standing and hinging at hip – both arms hang by side with DB at knee – row both DB together to squeeze back. (10 pounds – 12 reps – 3 sets)
  2. Push-ups: As many reps as possible.
  3. Chest Fly: With band around chair or table – arms move front to back – we want stretch in chest and shoulders. (12 reps – 3 sets)
  4. Hammer Curl: Standing against wall or door – keep elbows back against door as you curl. (8-10 pounds -12 reps – 3 sets)
  5. Skull Crushers (tricep): Lying on floor with elbows toward ceiling – extend elbows up – palm facing in – bend back to start. (8-10 pounds – 12 reps – 3 sets )

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Jumping Jacks (30 seconds)

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Plank Tucks: In plank position – alternately tuck knees at an angle. (10 each leg)

Mountain Climbers

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Basic Crunch

2021 Spring Upper Body Routine

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  1. Resistance band Chest Fly/Chest Press combo (band in back on coffee table or dining table) (15 reps)
  2. Kettlebell Suitcase Row (in forward leaning position) row kettlebells up with kettlebells held sideways pull shoulder blades together (10 lb 12-15 reps)
  3. DB Skull Crushers – Tricep Extensions – lying on back (bend elbow bring weight by your head extend back towards ceiling) (5 lb 12-15 reps)
  4. DB Curl holding DBs together (squeeze bicep at the top) (5 lb 12-15 reps)
  5. 2 DB Upright Row Start with both DBs in front of body palms facing back raise elbow as high as possible (5 lb 12-15 reps)

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Medicine Ball Slams (10 straight and 10 side-to-side)

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Standing Kettlebell Rotations (10 lb 15 reps)

High Knees in Place (20-30 seconds)

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Alternating Leg Raises (15 reps)