{"id":58613,"date":"2023-12-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-17T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/30min-upper-body-workout\/"},"modified":"2023-12-18T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T23:00:00","slug":"30min-upper-body-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30min-upper-body-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week:\u00a030-min upper body workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ upper body workout \/ 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Barbells, dips bar &amp; Swiss ball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This Christmas, give your upper body the gift of strength.&nbsp;<\/strong>Think about it: this is the perfect time to train your upper body. With the holidays just around the corner, you&#8217;ll be&nbsp;<strong>hanging decorations, lifting gifts, and sharing warm embraces, all made easier by a strong upper body.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that you can start right away with this<strong>&nbsp;upper body workout<\/strong>. It consists of&nbsp;<strong>6 exercises<\/strong>, each to perform for&nbsp;<strong>40 seconds with a 20-second rest in between<\/strong>. Take a well-deserved&nbsp;<strong>1 to 2-minute rest<\/strong>&nbsp;between the&nbsp;<strong>4 rounds<\/strong>. In total, this workout will take you&nbsp;<strong>30 minutes to finish<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbell shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadlift to row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bicep curl into Arnold press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plank on Swiss ball<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? You&#8217;ve got this!<\/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>40 seconds on, 20 seconds off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 to 2 min rest between rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Barbells, dips bar &amp; Swiss ball<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 30 minutes<\/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>4 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; PUSH-UP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 sec on, 20 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start in a plank position with arms straight, shoulders above wrists, and body in a straight line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage the core and glutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping the shoulders over the wrists, lower the whole body towards the floor, dropping comfortably as low as you can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the body upwards and return to the start position. <\/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\/T9hdvRGyYX4?si=hRORrjzM8vvyReEA\" 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; BARBELL SHOULDER PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 sec on, 20 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a barbell with a pronated (overhand) grip at upper-chest height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhale as you push the barbell straight upward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the top of the movement, shrug your shoulders to raise the barbell even higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inhale as you reverse the motions and lower the barbell to the starting position in a controlled manner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not lock your elbows out, and use a grip that is a little wider than shoulder-width.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To move your head out of the way of the bar, shift your body forward as it rises and backward as it lowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your head should be facing forward, not looking up.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your elbows a little forward, not directly out to the sides.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your wrists directly above your elbows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ruoOegsgevc?si=uBKzazjN4qzyEzXU\" 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>40 sec on, 20 sec off<\/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\/PuyZ1Em_Cuc?si=PTkhK6hxlH918Yv3\" 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>40 sec on, 20 sec off<\/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\/NcThaDlrKLE?si=DF1EktgD7zczB2AW\" 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; BICEP CURL INTO ARNOLD PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 sec on, 20 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With two dumbbells in each hand, place your feet shoulder-width apart, keeping your arms by your side.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proceed to bend your forearms until the dumbbells almost touch your shoulders, maintaining your elbows tucked to your sides.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While keeping your arms in that position, rotate your palms so that they face forward.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, push your arms over your head until you\u2019ve extended both arms above your head.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your core tight and your back straight.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return slowly to the starting position and repeat.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oOvV0fafRjs?si=0Vz9bg7hW79cR3jy\" 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; PLANK ON SWISS BALL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 sec on, 20 sec off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start by performing a plank over a medicine ball.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your feet are shoulder-width apart, your core engaged, and a neutral spine during the exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With your elbows push the ball slightly forward and then backwards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat these movements for 40 seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xaYXlcYvRDU?si=fl4EvYN5oxnOoFtZ\" 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\">We&#8217;ve completed this upper body workout. Ready for more? Click on the workouts below: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"block-aca5a383-8c93-4d89-ad06-bcdcb15684f8\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20-min-back-strength-workout\/\">20-min back strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/28-min-cardio-workout\/\">28-min cardio workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20-min-kettlebell-amrap\/\">20-min kettlebell AMRAP workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/15-min-50-reps-workout\/\">15-min 50 reps workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20-min-lower-bodyworkout\/\">20-min lower body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/25-min-functional-strength-workout\/\">25-min&nbsp;functional strength workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/30min-fullbody-workout\/\">30-min full-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/15min-upper-body-workout\/\">15-min upper body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/10min-fullbody-amrap-workout\/\">10-min full-body AMRAP workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/30-min-hiit-fullbody-workout\/\">30-min HIIT full-body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/18-min-lower-body-workout\/\">18-min lower body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/20-min-upper-body-workout\/\">20-min upper body workout<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/amrap-workout-for-strength\/\">30-min AMRAP workout for strength<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trial.evofitness.eu\/ch\/?lang=en&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-banner&amp;utm_campaign=trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 1day blog male\" class=\"wp-image-114637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;\/ upper body workout \/ 30 minutes Equipment: Barbells, dips bar &amp; Swiss ball This Christmas, give your upper&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":58614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[126,935,936,986],"class_list":["post-58613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-move","tag-workout","tag-workout-of-the-week","tag-wow","tag-upper-body-workout"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}