Upper Body Strength Training
So many exercises so little time so do not be afraid to mix it up a little. Most upper body strength training can be outside the gym at home or anywhere with a view! The gym is a great place to stay fit, but not always possible to get there. Providing other activities with the family like hiking & bicycling creates bonds and keeps everyone healthy!
Simple Triceps Bench Dips:
Using a bench or platform, align your arms, keeping a little bend in your elbows to keep tension on your triceps and off your elbow joints. Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body toward the floor until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle. Always keep your back close to the bench as possible.
Home Biceps Curls:
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your side. Keeping your elbows close to your body and rotate your hands until they are facing forward. Now, keeping the upper arms stationary, exhale and curl the weights upward while working your biceps. There are at least ten variations of home bicep curls you can do to mix the workout up!
Basic Pushup for Chest, Shoulders & Back Muscles:
Get into a horizontal position facing down. Place your hands firmly on the ground, directly below shoulders. Lower your body trying to keep your back flat and eyes focused forward. Just touch chest to the ground and then push up and repeat!
Shoulder Strength Curl:
Start with dumbells in each hand by the side, or can be done one shoulder at a time. Raise arms shoulder high and then back to the side. Repeat motion and be sure to stay steady and use shoulder muscles.
Get rid of flabby arms by Natalie Jill
