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A. Push Press

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  • Use momentum from the hips to help you press more than you otherwise would.
  • The bar starts resting high on your chest. Grip slightly wider than shoulder width.
  • Dip into about a quarter squat and as you stand push the weight overhead.
  • Legs should be straight at the end of the movement and arms should be locked out.
  • Lower the weight in a controlled fashion back to the starting position.

B1. Flat Barbell Bench

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  • Shoulders flat on the bench.
  • Neutral spine.
  • Press the bar up

B2. 1 and 1/4 Semi Supinated Chin

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  • Grip is with palms facing one another.
  • If you do not have a way to do assisted chinups you can use a V handle on a cable column.

C1. Rotational Push-up

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  • Maintain perfect plank position throuhgout the movement
  • Use weights light enough that you can keep arms straight during rotation
  • Add a quarter rep at the bottom of the pushup to increase difficulty

C2. Side Plank Cable Row

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  • Start in a side plank position facing a cable column.
  • Maintain the side plank position as you pull the weight.
  • Squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold.