June 01, 2015
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:
Begin with your arms at your side bent in a 90 degree angle. Make sure your shoulders are rolled back and down[/caption]
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Without changing the angle of your arms - raise your elbows away from your side to shoulder height[/caption]
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Pivoting your elbows, rotate your hands skywards without changing the 90 degree angle[/caption]
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Rotate back to palms facing down, arms shoulder height[/caption]
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Lower elbows to your sides back to starting position.[/caption]
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]
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Without moving your upper arm - hinge from your elbows and bend your arms back[/caption]
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Engage through your core (still keeping those upper arms still!) and return the weight to straight above your head[/caption]
Begin with your core locked and arms extended out in front of you[/caption]
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Without bending your arms, rotate your hands one direction (just like turning a steering wheel)[/caption]
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Rotate back to centre[/caption]
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Twist other direction. This is one rep.[/caption]
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]
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Bend your elbows like a push-up, bringing your head as close to the floor as possible.[/caption]
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Straighten arms to starting position[/caption]
- plates or free weights
- your sexy self
Box Lateral Raises
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Overhead Extension
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Steering Wheels
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V Push-Ups
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