{"id":58492,"date":"2023-06-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/15-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/"},"modified":"2023-06-26T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-25T22:00:00","slug":"15-min-upper-body-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 15-min upper-body strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ upper-body strength workout \/ 15 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Incline chest press machine, lat pull-down machine, dumbbells &amp; dips bar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Flaunting our bodies on the beach or the park must be an international summer sport<\/strong>, and with summer here, we must be sure we&#8217;re ready to&nbsp;<strong>enjoy the warm weather and show off our hard work at the gym<\/strong>. If you feel you could use an extra push to feel even more confident, then you should try this workout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s an<strong>&nbsp;upper-body strength workout<\/strong>&nbsp;that will pump your arms, shoulders, and chest. It has&nbsp;<strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, with&nbsp;<strong>10 reps<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>1 minute to rest&nbsp;<\/strong>between them. Complete&nbsp;<strong>3 rounds<\/strong>, and you&#8217;ll feel stronger in just&nbsp;<strong>15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incline chest press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lat pull-down<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curl to Shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dips<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to feel stronger?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-minute rest <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 minutes total&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Incline chest press machine, lat pull-down machine, dumbbells &amp; dips bar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; INCLINE CHEST PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean back and press your feet actively into the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a symmetrical grip that lets your forearms stand almost parallel to the floor in the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core and press forward and up with as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your back stays in contact with the cushion behind you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bb0U0ZtoR7g\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; LAT PULL-DOWN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust the pad on your legs to reduce the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grasp the bar above your head with a wide grip. Keep looking forward with your torso upright.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your shoulder blades, and then pull the bar down in front of you \u2013 upper chest level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your lats at the bottom of the move and avoid leaning back too much to facilitate the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly return up and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gLID98AwiVE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; CURL TO SHOULDER PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-8dd25a0e-55a7-4485-a00a-32603f0783c8\">\n<li>Grab two dumbbells with adequate weight for your fitness level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standing up straight, have the dumbbells resting at your sides with the palms facing inwards.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly raise your forearms forward until your wrist rests above your elbow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now explosively lock out your arms and raise the dumbbells above your head.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the position for a second and return to the starting point by reversing the motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O2m7UA8Jlew\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 &#8211; DIPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grab the bars and boost yourself up. Engage the core, looking forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bend your knees \u2014 it will help you with stabilisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping your elbows at your side, lower your body. Your triceps should be parallel to the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring yourself back up without locking your elbows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KoJbu39_Oe4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumped after this upper-body strength workout? Then, choose your next workout now:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-aca5a383-8c93-4d89-ad06-bcdcb15684f8\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20min-cardio-workout\/\">20-min cardio workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/10-min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\">10-min metabolic strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/14-min-fullbody-hiit-workout\/\">14-min full-body HIIT workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/35-min-lowerbody-strength-workout\/\">35-min lower-body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/40-min-kinesis-workout\/\">40-min Kinesis workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/40-min-upper-body-strength-workout\/\">40-min upper body strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/15-min-amrap-barbell-workout\/\">15-min AMRAP barbell workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20-min-push-and-pull-strength-workout\/\">20-min push and pull strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/12-min-endurance-workout\/\">12-min endurance workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/15-min-amrap-metabolic-strength-workout\/\">15-min AMRAP metabolic strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/10-min-amrap-core-workout\/\">10-min AMRAP core workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/30-min-chest-and-triceps-workout\/\">30-min chest and triceps workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20-min-superset-workout\/\">20-min superset workout<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/evofitness_switzerland\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"105046\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/evo-ch-blog_en.jpg\" alt=\"Instagram - EVO Fitness Switzerland\" class=\"wp-image-105046\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;\/ upper-body strength workout \/ 15 minutes Equipment: Incline chest press machine, lat pull-down machine, dumbbells &amp; dips bar&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":58493,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Workout of the week: 15-min upper-body strength workout | EVO FItness","_seopress_titles_desc":"Looking for a session for some last upper body pump before your holidays? 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