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20-Minute FOUNDATION | Intro to Upper Body
Welcome to my 20-minute no repeat strength workout “Intro to Upper Body” from my FOUNDATION Workout Plan. Get your FREE 2-week FOUNDATION Beginner Level Workout Plan here!
“Intro to Upper Body” is a standing workout focused on arms, shoulders, chest and upper back and is targeted for beginners. We work all of our upper body muscles stressing proper positioning and range of motion. In this workout, and all of the FOUNDATION workouts you will learn good form, build strength and boost your confidence.
In this blog you’ll find a summary of the workout with some tips and notes. But if you just can’t wait to get moving, then go ahead and dive right into the workout.
If you have time, take my 5-minute warm up before your workout and my 5-minute post workout stretch when you’re done.
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Equipment
Before You Begin
Following a warmup, this workout is is made up of 15 exercises with no repeats. With every move you’re encouraged to be mindful and move within your full range of motion to the best of your abilities. The purpose of the workout is to welcome beginners to exercise to learn good form, build strength and boost confidence. Light weights may be used to enhance the workout if desired.
Workout Video:
Workout Breakdown:
There are 15 rounds in this no-repeat workout. Perform each exercise for 40 seconds followed by 20 seconds rest except for the final exercise which is one minute.
Exercises
- Tricep Kickback (L)
- Tricep Kickback (R)
- Tricep Overhead Press
- Bicep Curl
- Hammer Curl
- Reverse Curl
- Pec Deck
- Upward Fly
- Pushup
- Reverse Fly (L)
- Reverse Fly (R)
- Bent Row
- Front Raise
- Lateral Raise
- External Shoulder Rotation
