- Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
- Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Glutes and Upper Body Power Dumbbells Workout
23 min
·
12 exercises
Here we are, once again, with something new and exciting to try! Open with a similar superset to last week, however, follow the rest of the routine in a circuit fashion, resting minimally between exercises as you build that upper and lower body!
A Air Squats
As soon as these are complete, move straight onto the push ups!
A Knee Push-ups
Get down and complete these push-ups, then take a short rest!
2:00 rest
B Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
Bring those weights up to eye level!
B Squats to Side Leg Raises
A quick 8 reps here, no need to rush through these!
B Bench Tricep Dips
The farther your feet are away from your body, the more challenging these will be. Push yourself (quite literally!)
B Squats to Side Leg Raises
A quick 8 reps here, no need to rush through these!
B Standing Two-Armed Bent Over Dumbbell Rows
Use a weight that challenges you, yet you're able to complete the full 15 reps!
B Bodyweight Sumo Squats
Aim for 4 seconds per rep here!
B Dumbbell Floor Chest Press
You're so close, keep pushing!
B Bodyweight Sumo Squats
Aim for 4 seconds per rep here!
B Standing Dumbbell Bicep Hammer Curls
Flex those biceps, then hit the final exercise of the circuit!
B Jump Squats
If this is your first round, rest and go again. If it's your second round, complete these are you're done!
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Glutes and Upper Body Power Dumbbells Workout
23 min
·
12 exercises
Here we are, once again, with something new and exciting to try! Open with a similar superset to last week, however, follow the rest of the routine in a circuit fashion, resting minimally between exercises as you build that upper and lower body!
Air Squats
A
As soon as these are complete, move straight onto the push ups!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
Knee Push-ups
A
Get down and complete these push-ups, then take a short rest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
- Come to the ground on your knees. Tighten your core and maintain a flat back.
- Position your hands on the ground in front of you, directly below your shoulders. Cross your feet in the back.
- Lower your chest towards the ground. Bend your elbows at a 60-degree angle until your chest is just above the ground. You should feel a stretch across your chest. Hold for a count of one.
- Without locking your elbows, push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
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
- 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.
Rest
0:00
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Circuit B - Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises, Squats to Side Leg Raises, Bench Tricep Dips, Squats to Side Leg Raises, Standing Two-Armed Bent Over Dumbbell Rows, Bodyweight Sumo Squats, Dumbbell Floor Chest Press, Bodyweight Sumo Squats, Standing Dumbbell Bicep Hammer Curls, Jump Squats
Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
B
Bring those weights up to eye level!
Primary muscle group(s):
Neck & Upper Traps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
- Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced.
- Begin by lifting the dumbbells in front of you. Keep the abdominals contracted as you raise the dumbbells. Feel the contraction in the shoulder muscles.
- Once the dumbbells reach shoulder height, pause and slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
- Stand straight holding a water bottle in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Hold the water bottles in front of your thighs with your palms of the facing your thighs. Keep your arms fully extended. This is the start position.
- Raise the left water bottle out and upwards, while keeping a slight bend in your elbow. Your palms must always face down for this exercise.
- Continue raising the water bottle until your arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the water bottle.
- Pause for a count of one.
- Inhale and slowly lower the water bottle to the start position.
- As you lower the left water bottle, begin to lift the right water bottle, duplicating the movement.
- When both water bottles have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.
- Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
- Holding the handle of a resistance band in each hand, step on the middle of the band with both feet. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.
- Begin by lifting your hands straight up in front of you with an overhand grip. Be sure to keep a slight bend in the elbows at all times.
- Pause at the top to feel the contraction then slowly lower the bands to the starting position.
Squats to Side Leg Raises
B
A quick 8 reps here, no need to rush through these!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
- Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
- Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes to return to a standing position.
- Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
- Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Bench Tricep Dips
B
The farther your feet are away from your body, the more challenging these will be. Push yourself (quite literally!)
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.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
- Holding a pair of water bottles with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.
- Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the water bottles back and behind you.
- Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the water bottles and begin again.
Squats to Side Leg Raises
B
A quick 8 reps here, no need to rush through these!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
- Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as if you’re sitting in a chair. Continue to lower your body until your upper legs are parallel to the floor.
- Then drive your hips forward and push through your quads and glutes to return to a standing position.
- Just as you reach the standing position, lift your chosen leg out to the side; it should be straight.
- Lower your leg back so that you return to the starting position and repeat for the other side!
Standing Two-Armed Bent Over Dumbbell Rows
B
Use a weight that challenges you, yet you're able to complete the full 15 reps!
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps
- Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of dumbbells at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.
- With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the dumbbells up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the dumbbells to the starting point.
Primary muscle group(s):
Lower Back, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps, Shoulders
- Place a dumbbell on each side of a flat bench.
- Place your right knee on the end of the bench.
- Bend your torso from the waist until your upper body is parallel to the floor, while placing your right hand on the bench in front of you for support.
- With your left hand, pick up the dumbbell with an overhand grip. The palm of your hand should be facing into you.
- Keep your lower back straight. This is the start position.
- Using your back muscles, pull the dumbbell straight up to the side of your chest, keeping your upper arm close to your side. Exhale as you do so.
- At the top of the movement, hold for a count of one and squeeze your back muscles.
- Return to the start position inhaling as you do so. Repeat.
- Complete all repetitions for one side before switching sides.
This exercise can be performed using a cable station, with a stirrup handle attached to either the high or low pulley.
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats, Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Biceps
- Stand tall with a tight core and flat back. Hold a pair of water bottles at your side with an overhand grip. Bend slightly at the knees as you push your hips back. Keep your chest and head up. Upper body should be almost parallel with the floor.
- With your elbows at a 60-degree angle, bring the water bottles up. Pause when your upper arm is parallel with the floor. Contract the muscle then slowly return the water bottles to the starting point.
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats
Secondary:
Abs, Biceps
- Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
- Bend slightly at the knees and forward at the hips. Maintain a braced core and flat back throughout.
- Leading with your elbows, pull the handles of the resistance band back, bringing your shoulder blades closer together. Hold this contraction and slowly release to the starting position.
Bodyweight Sumo Squats
B
Aim for 4 seconds per rep here!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
- Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
- Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
- As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.
- For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
- Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
- Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
- Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
- Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
- Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
Dumbbell Floor Chest Press
B
You're so close, keep pushing!
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.
Bodyweight Sumo Squats
B
Aim for 4 seconds per rep here!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Hamstrings
- Stand with your feet in a wide stance, with your toes slightly pointed outwards – like a sumo wrestler. Hold your hands together in front of your chest.
- Keeping your back straight, lower your body towards the ground by bending your knees.
- As you reach a fully squatting position (legs are bent at a 90-degree angle), hold the pose for 1 second before driving your feet into the floor and slowly push your body back up to the starting position.
- For a bonus, tense your glutes at the top of the movement.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
- Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
- Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
- Standing with a braced core and flat back, bring your hands together at chest height. Position your feet to be at hip-width.
- Beginning with the right foot, step backward and across your left foot. Simultaneously, bend the left knee and drop it towards the ground.
- Stop when the front right knee is parallel with the ground. Push off the ground with your right foot and return to the starting position.
Standing Dumbbell Bicep Hammer Curls
B
Flex those biceps, then hit the final exercise of the circuit!
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
- Stand straight holing a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
- Keep your arms fully extended with your palms facing in to your sides.
- Keep your elbows tucked in to your sides. This is the start position.
- Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
- Continue raising the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
- Hold for a count of one and squeeze your biceps.
- Return to the start position in a smooth movement, inhaling as you do so.
- Repeat.
There are many ways to perform this movement. Other examples include; sitting with or without back support, using alternating arms and also using a cable station's lower pulley.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
- Stand at the cable station with your feet shoulder width apart and with a slight bend at the knee.
- Grasp the rope with both hands and your palms facing inward.
- Keeping your core strong and your elbows fixed at your sides pull the rope towards the top of your chest (only the lower portion of your arms should be moving).
- Tense your biceps at the peak, and then slowly allow the rope to be pulled back down to the starting position.
Jump Squats
B
If this is your first round, rest and go again. If it's your second round, complete these are you're done!
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings
- Stand with your feet hip width apart. Your toes should be pointing straight ahead or only slightly outward.
- Cross your arms in front of your body, place your hands behind your head or at the sides of your head.
- Keep your weight on your heels and bend your knees while lowering your hips towards the ground as if you are sitting down on a chair.
- Keep your back straight at all times.
- Continue until you feel a slight stretch in your quadriceps. Do not let your knees extend out beyond the level of your toes.
- Pause for a count of one.
- In an explosive movement, drive down through your heels pushing yourself up of the floor with your quads.
- At the same time extend our arms out above you.
- Land with your knees slightly bent to absorb the impact.
- Repeat
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
- Begin standing tall with a tight core. Your chest will be up and your gaze will be straight ahead. Bend at the knees and drive your hips back as you lower yourself into a squat position.
- Launch yourself up while simultaneously twisting to the other side. Your body will perform a 180 degree turn in midair.
- Land with bent knees and immediately go right into another jump squat, turning to the starting position. Repeat this alternating pattern.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings
- Place your feet at shoulder width apart while keeping your chest up and your abdominals braced.
- Begin the movement by swinging your arms up towards your shoulders. At the same time, bend at the knees and drive your hips back like you’re sitting in a chair.
- Once your upper thighs are parallel with the ground, pause, then drive your hips forward to return to the starting position.
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