{"id":58545,"date":"2023-08-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/20-min-upper-body-workout\/"},"modified":"2023-08-21T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T22:00:00","slug":"20-min-upper-body-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-upper-body-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 20-min upper body workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ upper body workout \/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Incline chest press machine, dumbbells, dips bar &amp; gym mat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Upper body workout enthusiasts: rejoice! Here&#8217;s a workout fully dedicated to this body part. We promise to bring a lower body one next week. After all,&nbsp;<strong>mixing workouts allow you to exercise your whole body which is crucial for gaining balanced muscle development and overall strength.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This<strong>&nbsp;upper body workout&nbsp;<\/strong>will help you achieve that. It has&nbsp;<strong>6 exercises<\/strong>, with&nbsp;<strong>10 reps each<\/strong>, to perform for&nbsp;<strong>3 rounds<\/strong>. You get to&nbsp;<strong>rest for 1 minute between exercises<\/strong>&nbsp;and extra&nbsp;<strong>30 seconds between rounds<\/strong>. A 20-minute long session that will help you build upper body muscle!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incline chest press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadruped shoulder taps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadlift to row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dumbbell sumo curls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Russian twists<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? Here we go!&nbsp;<\/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>6 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-min rest between exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30-sec rest between rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 minutes total&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Incline chest press machine, dumbbells, dips bar &amp; gym mat<\/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:40px\" 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\/oOYjSQC4a3s?si=maA5ZKffbtfDppLF\" 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; QUADRUPED SHOULDER TAPS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin on your hands and knees, all fours \u2014 knees beneath hips and hands beneath shoulders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain your head in a neutral position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift one hand off the floor and tap the opposite shoulder. Try not to shift your hips or weight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat the movement, but now with the other hand.<\/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\/5tverYSJ4Vk?si=gpO9FIz7rkn-9Z8F\" 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; DEADLIFT TO ROW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standing up proud, hold two dumbbells in each arm.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, bend forward until your upper body is slightly above parallel to the ground. Your back should remain under tension\/straight throughout the motion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Row the dumbbells up and down one time. Bend your elbows and retract your shoulder blades.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your arms returned to the lower position, raise your upper body back up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LBpqpaI3KCY?si=Qsa3vZtnSVdTDqb9\" 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\/bJg28gR8w9I?si=QK9lMxBZwxSIZLjv\" 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\">5 &#8211; DUMBBELL SUMO CURLS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grab two dumbbells and hold them with both hands. You should stretch your arms, and the dumbbells should be in front of your waist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feet apart (about twice your shoulder width) with your toes pointing out slightly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your body as far as you can, hips back and knees bent.&nbsp;That\u2019s the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, perform a curl by bringing the dumbbells all the way up to your shoulders by bending your elbows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain the sumo squat position while you repeat the curls 10 times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3kAkrM-j48M?si=--ARVGCb_VUdbdml\" 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\">6 &#8211; RUSSIAN TWISTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the ground with your knees bent.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lift your feet from the ground.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the dumbbell with both hands. Move the kettlebell from one side to another over the hip.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your legs stable and your back straight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jNqX-jqkGDU?si=Skwo1pvokV9kcYu5\" 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\">Thumbs up for this upper body workout. 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