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Upper Body Workout

 Brain gains through upper body workouts:

  • Strengthen muscles

  • Improve posture

  • Boost overall physical performance

  • Enhance stability, making daily tasks easier

  • Support bone health

  • Increase metabolism

    Taking your time with controlled movements ensures proper form, reduces the risk of injury, and maximizes results.

    Focused breathing during exercises helps maintain energy and engage the muscles effectively, promoting both physical and mental resilience.

The Workout

Here's an upper body workout with dumbbells to build strength and muscle definition. You’ll hit all major upper body muscle groups, including chest, shoulders, back, and arms. Warm-Up (5 minutes) Arm Circles (forward and backward) – 1 minute Shoulder Shrugs – 1 minute Push-Ups – 1 minute Bent-Over Arm Swings – 1 minute Jumping Jacks – 1 minute Workout (30 minutes) Perform each exercise for 10-12 reps, focusing on controlled movements. Complete 3 rounds with 1-2 minutes rest between rounds. Dumbbell Bench Press - Lie on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, elbows bent at 90 degrees. - Press the dumbbells up, fully extending your arms without locking elbows, then lower them back to the start. Dumbbell Shoulder Press - Sit or stand with a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward. - Press the dumbbells overhead, keeping your core engaged, and then lower back down. Dumbbell Bent-Over Row - With a dumbbell in each hand, hinge at the hips with a slight bend in your knees. - Pull the dumbbells towards your hips, squeezing your shoulder blades together, then lower them down. Dumbbell Chest Fly - Lie on a bench, holding dumbbells above your chest with a slight bend in your elbows. - Lower your arms out to the sides, feeling a stretch in your chest, then bring them back up to the start. Dumbbell Bicep Curl - Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms at your sides, palms facing forward. - Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders, keeping elbows close to your body, then lower them down. Dumbbell Tricep Extension - Hold one dumbbell with both hands, arms fully extended above your head. - Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbell behind your head, then straighten your arms to lift it back up. Cool Down (5 minutes) Shoulder Stretch – 30 seconds per arm Tricep Stretch – 30 seconds per arm Chest Stretch – 1 minute Arm Across Body Stretch – 30 seconds per arm Cat-Cow Stretch – 1 minute With consistent form and gradually increasing weight, this routine can help you build solid upper-body strength. Adjust the weights to make the last few reps challenging but maintainable.

Exercise Disclaimer:

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. PLEASE ALWAYS consult your PHYSICIAN before beginning this or any other exercise program, especially if you have any chronic or recurring condition, and/or if you are pregnant, nursing, or elderly. 

ALWAYS warm up before beginning any workout and NEVER exercise beyond the level at which you feel comfortable.  

PLEASE stop exercising immediately if you experience pain, soreness, fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, lightheadedness, blurred vision, headache, nausea, sickness, illness, dehydration, excessive sweating, or any other discomfort. If any of these symptoms persists after you stop exercising, please seek medical help immediately.

These exercises are NOT intended, and should NOT be used, as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. 

Sophia Van Name 2025

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