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Push Challenge 2

Session overview

Push Challenge 2 is a 15-minute For Time workout using a pair of dumbbells to do this we are going to go through 5 different exercises doing 20 reps on each exercise, this will be 1 round. Repeat for the allocated number of rounds. there is no rest between each round as it is straight through.

On this be sure to start the timer and see how long it takes you to perform the session if you go through the session again you can compare it to the time you did last time but essentially it's doing it as fast as you can with the full range of motion.

Session details
Whiteboard
Resistance
Push
Total rounds
2
Equipment
00:00:00
1. Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Reps: 20
Exercise 1

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Reps
20
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 Extension
Reps: 20
Exercise 2

Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Reps
20
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.

3. Dumbbell Front Raise
Reps: 20
Exercise 3

Dumbbell Front Raise

Reps
20
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.

4. Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Reps: 20
Exercise 4

Dumbbell Lateral Raise

Reps
20
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.

5. Dumbbell Tricep Kickback
Reps: 20
Exercise 5

Dumbbell Tricep Kickback

Reps
20
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.

6. Dumbbell Arnold Press
Reps: 20
Exercise 6

Dumbbell Arnold Press

Reps
20
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.