Power Arms and Shoulders

Tank top season is upon us Bodyrockers! Whether it's suns out guns out or Michelle Obama arms - we know you you want'em. Add these 4 moves to your workout for a serious upper body burn or just do them on their own if you're crunched for time! What You Need:  The Low Down: 15 reps, 20-30 sec rest between sets 2-3 rounds

Box Lateral Raises

[caption id="attachment_70062" align="alignnone" width="800"]Begin with your arms at your side bent in a 90 degree angle. Make sure your shoulders are rolled back and down Begin with your arms at your side bent in a 90 degree angle. Make sure your shoulders are rolled back and down[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70063" align="alignnone" width="800"]Without changing the angle of your arms - raise your elbows away from your side to shoulder height Without changing the angle of your arms - raise your elbows away from your side to shoulder height[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70064" align="alignnone" width="800"]Pivoting your elbows, rotate your hands skywards without changing the 90 degree angle Pivoting your elbows, rotate your hands skywards without changing the 90 degree angle[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70065" align="alignnone" width="800"]Rotate back to palms facing down, arms shoulder height Rotate back to palms facing down, arms shoulder height[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70066" align="alignnone" width="800"]Lower elbows to your sides Lower elbows to your sides back to starting position.[/caption]

Overhead Extension

[caption id="attachment_70067" align="alignnone" width="800"]Begin with the weight lifted above your head, arms close to your ears. TIP: If you are using two dumbells, make sure your elbows are facing forward Begin with the weight lifted above your head, arms close to your ears. TIP: If you are using two dumbells, make sure your elbows are facing forward[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70068" align="alignnone" width="800"]Without moving your upper arm - hinge from your elbows and bend your arms back Without moving your upper arm - hinge from your elbows and bend your arms back[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70069" align="alignnone" width="800"]Engage through your core (still keeping those upper arms still!) and return the weight to straight above your head Engage through your core (still keeping those upper arms still!) and return the weight to straight above your head[/caption]

Steering Wheels

[caption id="attachment_70070" align="alignnone" width="800"]Begin with your core locked and arms extended out in front of you Begin with your core locked and arms extended out in front of you[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70071" align="alignnone" width="800"]Without bending your arms, rotate your hands one direction (just like turning a steering wheel) Without bending your arms, rotate your hands one direction (just like turning a steering wheel)[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70073" align="alignnone" width="800"]Rotate back to centre Rotate back to centre[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70072" align="alignnone" width="800"]Twist other direction. This is one rep. Twist other direction. This is one rep.[/caption]

V Push-Ups

[caption id="attachment_70074" align="alignnone" width="800"]Begin in a reverse V position. NOTE: Your back should be as flat as possible. I have a lower spine condition that doesn't allow me to fully flatten. Begin in a reverse V position. NOTE: Your back should be as flat as possible. I have a lower spine condition that doesn't allow me to fully flatten.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70075" align="alignnone" width="800"]Bend your elbows like a push-up, bringing your head as close to the floor as possible. Bend your elbows like a push-up, bringing your head as close to the floor as possible.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_70076" align="alignnone" width="800"]Straighten arms to starting position Straighten arms to starting position[/caption]

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