{"id":58453,"date":"2023-05-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-07T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/40-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/"},"modified":"2023-05-08T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-05-07T22:00:00","slug":"40-min-upper-body-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/40-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 40-min upper body strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ upper body strength workout \/ 40 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment<\/strong>: Barbell, dumbbells, lat machine & weight plate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yes, we’re in May already, and summer is just around the corner<\/strong>. As the sun shines and the weather gets warmer, we look forward to sunbathing at the park or the beach<\/strong>. We understand summer bodies are made in winter, but we are also aware that every body is a beach body<\/strong>. Even so, if you’re looking for a workout to boost your upper body before summer, search no more<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try our upper body strength workout<\/strong>. A training session with 5 exercises<\/strong> with 8 reps each<\/strong>.  Since the number of repetitions is relatively low, you can increase your weights<\/strong>. This workout has 4 rounds<\/strong>. Plus, you get to rest 1-minute between exercises and rounds<\/strong>. In total, this workout should take you around 40 minutes to complete<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Barbell shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Bicep curl into Arnold press<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Lat pull down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Deadlift to row<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Loaded push-up<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Ready? Let’s get stronger! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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    WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • 5 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 8 reps each<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 1-min rest between exercises and rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 40 minutes total<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Equipment: Barbell, dumbbells, lat machine & weight plate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1 – BARBELL SHOULDER PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a pronated (overhand) grip at upper-chest height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Exhale as you push the barbell straight upward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • At the top of the movement, shrug your shoulders to raise the barbell even higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Inhale as you reverse the motions and lower the barbell to the starting position in a controlled manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Do not lock your elbows out; use a grip a little wider than shoulder width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • To move your head out of the way of the bar, rock your body slightly forward as the bar ascends and slightly backwards as the bar descends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Your head should be facing forward, not looking up. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Keep your elbows a little forward, not directly out to the sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Keep your wrists directly above your elbows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n