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Pull Challenge 1

Session overview

Pull Challenge 1 is a 20-minute As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP) session using a set of Dumbbells. For this session, we are going to be going through 6 different exercises doing 10 reps on each, this is 1 “round”. You then repeat the “round” until the allotted time for your level has been completed.

Be sure to choose a light pair of dumbbells for this as there will be a lot of reps to performed. If you need a rest just take it when you need to and jump back in because we will be doing as many reps as we can within your allotted time.

Session details
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Resistance
Pull
Total time of workout
20 minutes
Equipment
Intensity:
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00:00:00
1. Dumbbell Row
Reps: 10 10 10
Exercise 1

Dumbbell Row

Reps
10
10
10
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 elbows up as high as you can whilst keeping them tucked in 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.

2. Dumbbell Bicep curl
Reps: 10 10 10
Exercise 2

Dumbbell Bicep curl

Reps
10
10
10
Description

Let's get started by grabbing a dumbbell and have it hanging by your side with your palm facing inwards towards your body.

This is the starting position.

From here curl the dumbbell up, by bending at the elbow until the arm is fully flexed or as high as you can. As you do this rotate your palm so it faces you.

Once done, return the dumbbell back down safely to your side. This is one repetition, now repeat this for the desired amount. Once you’ve done one arm, if required in the program and you are able to do so, repeat the exercise and the repetition with the other arm.

If you find yourself falling sideways it may be better to hold a dumbbell in each hand to counteract the weight.

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

3. Dumbbell Shrug
Reps: 10 10 10
Exercise 3

Dumbbell Shrug

Reps
10
10
10
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 shrug your shoulders up as high as you can, then squeeze them at the top of the movement. As you lower back to the starting position do so slowly rather than just letting your arms drop. 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.

4. Dumbbell Hammer Curl
Reps: 10 10 10
Exercise 4

Dumbbell Hammer Curl

Reps
10
10
10
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 Wide Row
Reps: 10 10 10
Exercise 5

Dumbbell Wide Row

Reps
10
10
10
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.

6. Dumbbell Zottman Curl
Reps: 10 10 10
Exercise 6

Dumbbell Zottman Curl

Reps
10
10
10
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 rotate your palms so they face you.

Once done, rotate the hand so the palm is facing down and then 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.