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Dumbbell Upper-Body 3.1

Session overview

"Dumbbell Upper-Body" is a dynamic and effective workout targeting the chest, shoulders, back, and arms. With dumbbells as the primary equipment, it's versatile and suitable for all fitness levels. Strengthen your upper body, improve endurance, and achieve a sculpted physique. Train with proper guidance and push your limits safely for great results.

Session details
Whiteboard
Resistance
Upper Body
Total time of workout
45 minutes
Equipment
Intensity:
Easy
Medium
Hard
00:00:00
1. Dumbbell Chest Fly
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 1

Dumbbell Chest Fly

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

Let's get started by moving forward in your chair and leaning back so you are at an angle then grab both your dumbbells and curl them up and push them up so they are both together and hovering above your chest.

This is the starting position.

From here, with a slightly bent arm open the arms out to the side until they are level with the shoulders, don’t go too far down here.

Once done, return the dumbbells back up to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once all are completed lower the dumbbell safely.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

2. Dumbbell Straight Arm Row
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 2

Dumbbell Straight Arm Row

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both of your dumbbells. Then hinge from the hips until your body is almost parallel to the floor and allow the arms to hang straight down from the shoulders with the palms facing inwards.

This is the starting position.

From here raise your arms up behind you whilst keeping a straight arm as high as you can and whilst keeping them tucked in close to your body.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

3. Dumbbell Neutral Press
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 3

Dumbbell Neutral Press

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and bringing them up to shoulder height with the arms bent and in front of you with your palms facing towards each other.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your arms overhead until they are almost locked out, or as high as you can. Keep your palms facing towards each other throughout the movement.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to shoulder height. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you find yourself tipping backwards as you raise your arms up, put the back of your chair against a wall to help prevent this.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

4. Dumbbell Drag Curl
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 4

Dumbbell Drag Curl

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and having them hanging by your side with the palms facing up.

This is the starting position.

Then curl the dumbbells directly up the front of your body as you do so the elbows will actually drift behind the body as you try to keep the weights as close to your body as possible.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

5. Dumbbell Tricep Kickback
Reps: 3 x 15 3 x 15 3 x 15
Exercise 5

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Reps
3 x 15
3 x 15
3 x 15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both of your dumbbells. Then hinge from the hips until your body is almost parallel to the floor and keep your elbows tucked into your side and bent so the hands are facing the floor and the palms facing inwards.

This is the starting position.

From here raise and extend your arms behind you until they are straight.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to the starting position. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.