{"id":58816,"date":"2024-08-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/30min-upper-body-strength-workout\/"},"modified":"2024-08-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T22:00:00","slug":"30min-upper-body-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30min-upper-body-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 30-min\u00a0upper body strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ upper body strength workout<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\/ 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Equipment: Dips bar, incline chest press machine, kettlebell, lat pull-down machine, barbell &amp; dumbbells<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sculpted arms, chest, and shoulders are the ultimate goal for many gym enthusiasts,<\/strong> <strong>but the benefits of a stronger upper body go far beyond aesthetics.<\/strong> This type of training <strong>improves posture, boosts fitness performance, and speeds up metabolism<\/strong>. More importantly and from an overall perspective, strength workouts make daily tasks easier and enhance overall well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can start reaping these benefits with today&#8217;s <strong>upper body strength workout<\/strong>. It consists of <strong>3 groups<\/strong>, each targeting different parts of your upper body, with a total of <strong>8 exercises<\/strong> performed for <strong>40 seconds each<\/strong>. The first group has 3 chest exercises, the second group has 2 back exercises (one unilateral), and the third 3 shoulder exercises. Complete <strong>4 rounds of each group<\/strong> before moving to the next, <strong>resting 30 seconds between rounds and 1 minute between groups<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1st group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Push-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incline chest press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dips<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2nd group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kettlebell bent over row<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lat pull-down<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3rd group<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barbell shoulder press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angled arm raise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quadruped shoulder taps<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s strengthen your upper body!<\/strong><\/p>\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\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>3 groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8 exercises total<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>40 seconds each<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 seconds rest between rounds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1-minute rest between groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Dips bar, incline chest press machine, kettlebell, lat pull-down machine, barbell &amp; dumbbells<\/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<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1st group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Push-up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/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\/JRyUb-gVckE?si=UJaNVt8pkuw0mOtO\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Incline chest press<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean back and press your feet actively onto 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\/_t3s_ZeGgOk?si=hRBVXm04giOmp0vt\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Dips<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/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\/l9eTemXUr6E?si=ZX01DyCiv8De8lCx\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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\">2nd group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Kettlebell bent over row<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds on each arm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean forward at a 45-degree angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the weight on your heels and bend your knees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep your back flat from shoulder to hips.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With the kettlebell on your right arm, row the kettlebell up towards your hip.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Squeeze your shoulder blades together.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control the movement and bring the kettlebell down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat and change arms.&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\/Id53ITmTs5A?si=dhKQ5oXppb1gD86G\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Lat pull-down<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/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\/yFPXlBpQ7ro?si=fd0j4jVBApgJncgV\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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\">3rd group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4 rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 &#8211; Barbell shoulder press<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/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, rock your body slightly forward as the bar ascends and slightly backwards as the bar descends.<\/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\/bM-6JRl7AJ0?si=45G0PUXiTBEwIMbT\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 &#8211; Angled arm raise<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up a workout bench at a 45-degree angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grab two appropriately weighted dumbbells. This movement usually demands lighter weights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start the exercise by lying face down with your arms slightly bent on each side of the bench.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now lift your arms in a round motion as indicated in the instructional video.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold the top position for a moment and slowly return your arms to your sides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"youtube-container\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cxOiBcqZdAk?si=Elf9thZ8LMvH9t5U\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 &#8211; Quadruped shoulder taps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>40 seconds<\/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\/bH0zPeAgOl0?si=B_GZshxUWGNVIYuy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" 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\">Planning your next workout after this upper body strength workout? 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