Strength

Upper Body Focus Workout (Chest, Back, and Shoulders)

How is your “Spring Forward” adjustment going? I feel like it always takes me at least a week to adjust to the time change. I don’t miss the morning daylight and I really appreciate the extra daylight after work, but for some reason it’s just harder to get out of bed. That lost hour is a doozy!

How about a new workout to help you get moving this week?

Upper body strength is frequently a weakness in women, but it doesn't have to be! Try this upper body focused workout routine to build strength and tone your upper body. A mix of chest, back, & shoulder exercises.

This workout is intended for individuals who have been exercising regularly for at least 2 months & can perform all exercises with good form. Remember to consult a physician before beginning any exercise program.

I originally wrote this workout for one of my running clients, as one of their weekly strength workouts. This one had such great feedback, I thought it would be fun to share with you! As always, be sure to focus concentrate on good form throughout the workout. It’s better to take it slow, take a break, or reduce the number of reps if needed.

Workout Details

I love superset workouts, so you get FOUR of them in this fun workout! As a reminder, a superset is one exercise performed right after the other (no rest). After both exercises in the superset, rest for 30-60 seconds before starting the next set. Lift as heavy as you can for each set, so that you’re having to work hard to finish each set – but not too heavy that your form breaks down.

You can watch video explanations of each exercise below:

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If you give this workout a try, drop me a note and let me know what you think!! I love to see your post-run selfies on twitter or instagram! Looking for more workouts? You can see all my workouts in the archive.

Post-workout Selfies

Left: Cross Training Couture tank; Middle: Fabletics Capris Right: Living Proof Gear Tank & Fabletics Capris

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Questions for you:

  • How are you adjusting to the time change?
  • Are you hanging on to winter or looking forward to spring? You know I’m squeezing every ounce out of winter!