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Push Endurance 2

Session overview

Push Endurance 2 is a 20-minute pyramid set using dumbbells. An acronym for “every minute on the minute,” for this EMOM workout complete the exercise(s) for a certain number of reps in less than 60 seconds. The remaining time within the minute serves as your recovery. Once the next minute comes repeat until you finish the total time for the EMOM set.

Between each EMOM set, take between 1 and 2 minutes rest depending on how much you need. For the dumbbell make sure you choose a lighter weight that is appropriate this session involves a lot of reps.

Session details
Whiteboard
Resistance
Push
Total time of workout
10 minutes
Equipment
Intensity:
Easy
Medium
Hard
00:00:00
EMOM 1
1. Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Reps: 10 12 15
Exercise 1

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Reps
10
12
15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and bringing them up to shoulder height with your arms bent and your palms facing forward.

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 forward 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.

2. Dumbbell Tricep Kickback
Reps: 10 12 15
Exercise 2

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Reps
10
12
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.

EMOM 2
3. Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Reps: 10 12 15
Exercise 3

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Reps
10
12
15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and have them hanging by your side with the palms facing inwards towards your body.

This is the starting position.

From here raise your arms up and to the side until you reach shoulder height, or as high as you can, with a slight bend in your elbow.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side. 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 Front Raise
Reps: 10 12 15
Exercise 4

Dumbbell Front Raise

Reps
10
12
15
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and have them hanging by your side with the palms facing inwards towards your body.

This is the starting position.

From here raise your arms up in front of you until you reach shoulder height, or as high as you can, with a slight bend in your elbow.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to your side. 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.