- Position yourself with your back down on a flat bench placing the hands up on the bar using an underhand grip slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
- After taking a deep breath in, extend the elbows and lift the bar up off the rack until elbows are extended but not locked. Pause for a brief movement as you fully extend your breath.
- Lower the weight directly down to the chest as you breath inwards, keeping the movement pattern slow and steady.
- Once just above the chest, pause, and then press directly up again, exhaling your breath.
- Continue until all reps are completed and then re-rack the barbell.
Jason Momoa: Aquaman Upper-Body
54 min
·
6 exercises
If you aspire to have a physique like a DC superhero, consider this workout as a part of your training routine! Focusing on all major upper-body muscle groups, this will certainly test your limits. Be sure to read all exercise notes, and finish with that burning circuit to close!
Barbell Bench Press
Heavy Working Sets: Use sets 1 and 2 as warm up sets, and then increase the weight to make set 4 your heaviest!
1:00 rest
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldowns
Heavy Working Sets: Use sets 1 and 2 as warm up sets, and then increase the weight to make set 4 your heaviest!
1:00 rest
Seated Arnold Dumbbell Press
Heavy Working Sets: Use sets 1 and 2 as warm up sets, and then increase the weight to make set 4 your heaviest!
1:00 rest
A Triceps Dips
Finishing Circuit: Hit 7 strict-form reps and then move straight on with minimal rest!
A Pull-ups
Finishing Circuit: Feel free to jump into these only if necessary! Then move straight on with minimal rest!
A Bodyweight Shoulder Presses
Finishing Circuit: Work those shoulders and keep that form on point!
This Jason Momoa: Aquaman Upper-Body 54 min gym workout plan effectively targets your arms, back, chest and shoulders. Easily follow this workout with confidence on your phone or printable exercise program with our clear exercise demonstrations. You can also look up step-by-step instructions for each of the 6 exercises and see which muscle groups they target. Enjoy!
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Jason Momoa: Aquaman Upper-Body
54 min
·
6 exercises
If you aspire to have a physique like a DC superhero, consider this workout as a part of your training routine! Focusing on all major upper-body muscle groups, this will certainly test your limits. Be sure to read all exercise notes, and finish with that burning circuit to close!
Barbell Bench Press
Heavy Working Sets: Use sets 1 and 2 as warm up sets, and then increase the weight to make set 4 your heaviest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Shoulders, Triceps
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Lie on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Start by holding the dumbbells slightly wider than shoulder width apart above your shoulders. Your palms should be facing forward.
- Slowly bend your elbows until they are at a 90 degree angle and your upper arms are parallel to the ground.
- Push the weights up by straightening your arms.
- As you push the weights up, move your arms in an arc to bring the dumbbells together, until they meet over the center of your chest. Hold for a count of one.
- Lower the dumbbells by slowly bending your elbows back to 90 degrees.
- Continue lowering your arms until they are a little lower than parallel to the floor. (Your elbows should be pointing slightly towards the floor and you should feel a stretch in your chest muscles and shoulders.)
- Repeat
Be sure to concentrate on a balanced movement when lifting the dumbbells. Use both arms equally spaced and moving at the same speed.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Place a pair of dumbbells on the floor. Lie on your back in between the dumbbells. Bend your knees and move your feet towards your butt.
- Grab the dumbbells and hold them above you. Allow your upper arms to remain on the floor. Begin the movement by pushing the dumbbells over your chest. Pause at the top and squeeze your chest muscles.
- Slowly bring the weights down to the starting position, allowing your arms to rest for a brief moment before beginning the next repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Sit on the seat with your upper chest just above the horizontal handles.
- Push the foot lever until you are able to grasp the lever.
- Gras the handles using a wide overhand grip and place your elbows out to the sides just below your shoulders.
- Release the foot lever and press the hand lever out until your arms are fully extended.
- Return the weight until your chest muscles are slightly stretched.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
- Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
- Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
- Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
- Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
- Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
- Repeat.
Wide-Grip Lat Pulldowns
Heavy Working Sets: Use sets 1 and 2 as warm up sets, and then increase the weight to make set 4 your heaviest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Middle Back / Lats
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps
- Set up a cable station with a straight bar attached to the top pulley.
- Sit on the seat facing the station. Keep your feet flat and planted firmly on the floor.
- Using an overhand grip, hold the bar as wide as comfortable. (Your hands should be about 1 1/2 – 2 times body width apart.)
- Lean back slightly without arching your back.
- Pull the bar towards the top of your chest using your shoulders while arcing your elbows out to the sides of your body.
- At the end of the movement squeeze you shoulders together slightly and hold for a count of one.
- Return to the start position by arcing your elbows forward while relaxing your shoulders.
- Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders
- Standing under a pull-up bar, reach up and hold onto the bar with an overhand grip. Make sure your hands are about twice your shoulder width apart.
- Keep your arms straight and hang from the bar so that your arms are taking all of your weight.
- Keeping your body straight and not swinging your weight, pull your body up towards the bar by pulling your elbows down towards your torso at an angle.
- Continue lifting until your chest is nearly touching the bar. You should feel a “squeeze” at the base of your lats (about midway down your back and to the side) as they contract.
- Once your lats have completely contracted at the top of the movement, slowly lower your body to the starting position.
- Repeat.
By using a wide grip, your lats are doing most of the lift, rather than your biceps. It doesn't matter if you keep your legs straight or bent at the knees with your feet crossed. The important thing is that you do not use your legs to assist in lifting your body weight. As your strength increases, you can add weight by using a weight belt.
Seated Arnold Dumbbell Press
Heavy Working Sets: Use sets 1 and 2 as warm up sets, and then increase the weight to make set 4 your heaviest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Biceps, Neck & Upper Traps, Triceps
- Begin by sitting on a flat bench. Hold the dumbbell at your side with an overhand grip. Tighten your core and flatten your back.
- Bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height so that your palm are facing you. Push the dumbbells overhead. Rotate them as you do so.
- At the height of the movement, your palms should be facing away from you. Pause, contract and slowly return to the starting point through the same rotation.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Triceps, Upper Back & Lower Traps
- Sit on a military press bench or bench that has a back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Place the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing down.
- Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.
- Rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. This is the start position.
- As you exhale, push the dumbbells up and over your head by extending your arms until the dumbbells touch at the top of the movement.
- Pause for a count of one.
- Slowly return to the start position inhaling as you do so.
- Repeat.
This exercise can be performed standing or sitting on flat bench. For people with lower back problems, the version described is better.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Shoulders
Secondary:
Triceps
- Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand straight, with your feet shoulder width apart.
- Raise the water bottles to head height by rotating your arms forward and up.
- Your triceps should be parallel to the floor and your elbows bent at 90 degrees. This is the start position.
- Keeping your back straight and using only your arms, extend through your shoulders and elbows to drive the water bottles straight up, exhaling as you do so.
- As your arms reach the fully extended position, bring them in towards each other until the water bottles touch lightly together.
- Hold for a count of one, while squeezing your shoulder muscles.
- In a controlled movement, return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
- Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
- Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
- Press the handles of the resistance band up and stop once your upper arms are parallel with the ground, making a scarecrow formation. The band should be behind your arms.
- Slowly press the resistance band overhead. Do not lock out the elbows. Lower to the starting position and begin again.
Triceps Dips
A
Finishing Circuit: Hit 7 strict-form reps and then move straight on with minimal rest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Chest, Forearms, Shoulders
- Standing between the bars of a dip station, grip the bars with an overhand grip,keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body.
- Allow your body weigh to hang so it is being supported by your arms and shoulders. Keep your hips straight.
- Push down through your palms with your arms, lifting your body up until your arms are almost straight. (Do not lock your elbows)
- Lower your body by slowly bending your elbows and continue down until you feel a slight stretch in your shoulders.
- Pause, then push yourself back to the starting position.
- Repeat.
By keeping your back straight and not leaning forward, you will work your triceps harder.If you wish to work on your chest leaning forward puts more emphasis on your pecs. As your strength increases, you can add weight by using a dip belt.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Chest
- Begin by using the weight stack to offset your bodyweight on an Assisted Dip machine. Now, position your knees securely on the padded surface while holding on to the bars on either side of you.
- Before lowering yourself, make sure that your core is tight and that your elbows are pointing directly behind you. Slowly, lower yourself until your upper arms are parallel with the floor.
- Push yourself back to the starting position and squeeze your triceps at the top. Lower yourself again slowly for the next repetition.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
- Sit at the Triceps Dip machine but make sure to brace your core throughout the movement. Place your hands on the bar with your elbows pointing behind you. Your arms will make a 90 degree angle.
- Slowly push down on the bars, focusing all the movement in your triceps.
- When you reach the bottom, pause and do not lock out your elbows. Slowly return to the starting position but do not let the weight touch the stack.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Shoulders
- Sit on a chair with your hands either next to your hips or slightly under the hips.
- Lift up onto your hands and bring your hips forward.
- Bend your elbows and lower your hips down, keeping shoulders down and hips close to the chair.
- Push back up but don’t lock your elbows and repeat.
Pull-ups
A
Finishing Circuit: Feel free to jump into these only if necessary! Then move straight on with minimal rest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Biceps, Forearms, Shoulders
- Standing under a pull-up bar, reach up and hold onto the bar with an overhand grip. Make sure your hands are about twice your shoulder width apart.
- Keep your arms straight and hang from the bar so that your arms are taking all of your weight.
- Keeping your body straight and not swinging your weight, pull your body up towards the bar by pulling your elbows down towards your torso at an angle.
- Continue lifting until your chest is nearly touching the bar. You should feel a “squeeze” at the base of your lats (about midway down your back and to the side) as they contract.
- Once your lats have completely contracted at the top of the movement, slowly lower your body to the starting position.
- Repeat.
By using a wide grip, your lats are doing most of the lift, rather than your biceps. It doesn't matter if you keep your legs straight or bent at the knees with your feet crossed. The important thing is that you do not use your legs to assist in lifting your body weight. As your strength increases, you can add weight by using a weight belt.
Bodyweight Shoulder Presses
A
Finishing Circuit: Work those shoulders and keep that form on point!
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Chest
- From a push-up position push your glutes upwards and walk your feet in so that you are in a downward-dog pose.
- The shape of your body should look like a triangle from the side.
- Lower your shoulders towards the ground by bending your elbows.
- Allow your forehead to very lightly make contact with the ground before pushing upwards and away back into the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Get into position by placing your hands flat on the floor, directly below your shoulders.
- Extend your legs out behind you, with only your toes and balls of your feet touching the floor.
- Hold your body up and keep your back straight by tightening your abdominal muscles.
- Your neck and head should be bent slightly back.
- Lower your chest towards the ground by bending your elbows until your chest is just above the ground or you feel a stretching of your chest and shoulders. Hold for a count of one.
- Press upwards from your chest and shoulders, straightening your arms as you return to the starting position. Hold for a count of one.
- Repeat.
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