Guys this workout is a killer! Tomorrow upper body will sore, I guarantee π I definitely felt it in my back, chest and shoulders. I donβt like muscle sore. I like to feel that I worked out the day before but soreness make me stiff and deteriorate quality of life. My favorite feeling is to feel the workout, not to sore the workout π
I have for you downward pyramid workout β start first part with 4 rounds and last part do just 1 round. We have mini cardio workout at the end, a little bonus to boost metabolism and guilt free eating.
Exercises in this upper body strength training workout
I part β 4 rounds
You need furniture sliders (I had towels instead)
1.Slide hand forward β Push up β slide hand backward β slide knees to chest β keep back straight β 10
2.Table pulls β 10
II part β 3 rounds
1.Dive bombar β 10
2. Knee hugs β 10
3. Torso raise β 10
III part β 2 rounds
1.Renegade rows β 20
2. Pull over +chest fly (count every rep) β 20
IV part β 1 round
1.4 step arm and shoulder exercise β 10
2. Elbow to hands Plank β 10 starting every arm
V part HIIT (high intensity interval training)
10 intervals 20/10, 5 minute
1. Semi high knees β moderate pace
2. High knees sprint
Question: do you like muscle sore?
Rumi: I donβt like strong, immobilizing muscle sore. I like to feel that I had workout but just light, nice feeling.
Your form is amazing Rumi! I know how challenging is the first exercise and seeing you do it in such good form is a clear sing of how strong you are π Also, I can never catch up with you on your HIIT parts, you are so fast!
My muscles feel sore right now, because of the change in my routines. Thanks to you, I now train upper body and lower body separately and it shows right away. I feel sore in my upper body more because my legs are pretty strong from all the walking I do every day. I must admit that I like being sore more than I should… When it is in my upper body I don’t really have a problem, I just do a lighter routine the next time, but when my legs and feet hurt I feel terrible. It is worst in the mornings. I tend to overdo things but since I’m following your program I don’t over train often. I now know the difference between muscle pain and over training π
Katerina, thank you for sharing your experience. I speak exactly for muscle pain and over training, the last makes me feel terrible. I have a lot of computer work and when I over train, every stand up makes me misrable. Thigh and buttocks soreness, it takes couple of minutes to start move normal. I am happy my form gets beter π
Please provide another option for the table pull. My table is counter height (4ft) and so much to tall to do pull ups π
Thanks!
Daisy, do Renegade rows with 2 dumbbells in a hand.
Great! Thanks π
I have trouble with English I am Brazilian I am following for their movements, the numbers are repetitions or minutes?
Repetitions π
I just found your workouts on the internet! Just did the Prominent Abs upper body and cardio Workout and part of another upper body/cardio video!! I was dripping with sweat! I am just curious if you know the calories burned or can give an idea of how many calories can be burned doing your workouts!! I am using My Net Diary to track workouts and caloric intake.
Thank you!! gabi
PS… I love red wine as well….it was refreshing to see that in your bio! : )
Fabi, my estimation is that you burn app. 50 calories for 10 minutes of exercises. It depends for every person, but it is not so much.