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Dumbbell Upper-Body 1.4

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 Close Grip Chest Press
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 1

Dumbbell Close Grip Chest Press

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
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, by bending at the elbows until the hands are at shoulder height with your palms facing inwards and the elbows tucked into the side.
This is the starting position.

From here press them upwards until your arms are almost locked out, or as far as you can.

Once done, return the dumbbells back safely to the shoulder. 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.

2. Dumbbell Wide Row
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 2

Dumbbell Wide Row

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
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 backwards.

This is the starting position.

From here raise your elbows up as high as you can whilst also moving them out to the side at 90 degrees to your torso and keeping your hands facing the floor.

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 Arnold Press
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 3

Dumbbell Arnold Press

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and bringing them up to shoulder height with the arms bent and rotate your palms so they are facing you.

This is the starting position.

From here extend your arms overhead, as you do so rotate the dumbbells until the palms are facing forward and until your arms are almost locked out, or as high as you can.

Once done, return the dumbbells back down safely to shoulder height, rotating them back so we return to the starting position. 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 Hammer Curl
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 4

Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
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 curl the dumbbells up, by bending at the elbow until the arms are fully flexed or as high as you can. As you do this keep your palms facing inwards the whole time.

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 Extension
Reps: 3 x 8 3 x 8 3 x 8
Exercise 5

Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Reps
3 x 8
3 x 8
3 x 8
Description

Let's get started by grabbing both your dumbbells and bringing them right above your head with a slight bent in your arms and your palms facing inwards.

This is the starting position.

From here bend your arms at the elbow, lowering the hands behind the head.

Once here, return the dumbbells back up above your head. 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.