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Brie Larson: Arms and Shoulders

42 min
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8 exercises
The toned arms of a superhero? Yes please! Taking inspiration from Brie Larson's workout routines, we designed this workout to cover all bases when it comes to building sculpted, toned arms. Follow each exercise as guided in the notes and don't forget to flex! 
One Leg Push Ups
2 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Warm-Up Sets: Use both knees if necessary here, and get that chest nice and low to the floor.
1:00 rest
Dumbbell Biceps Curl to Shoulder Press
2 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Warm-Up Sets: Choose a light weight, your only concern is to warm up while performing these at a slower rhythm.
1:00 rest
Triangle Bar Lat Pulldowns
4 sets
10 reps
90 sec rest
Working Sets: It's time to increase the weight! Aim for 4 controlled seconds per rep, and increased the resistance with each set.
1:00 rest
Tricep Cable Rope Push Downs
3 sets
12 reps
90 sec rest
Working Sets: Make these around 3 seconds per rep, but flex those triceps every time you reach the lowest point!
1:00 rest
Cable Hammer Bicep Curls
3 sets
12 reps
90 sec rest
Working Sets: Just like the push downs, flex with every rep!
1:00 rest
Lateral Shoulder Dumbbell Raises
3 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Working Sets: We can't neglect the shoulders in this sculpting routine, can we? Be sure to keep a slight bend at the knee, and focus straight ahead, on your goals...
1:00 rest
Dumbbell Snatch
1 sets
30 reps
Workout Finisher: Grab a dumbbell that weights between 5 and 10 lbs. Complete these as fast as you can, 15 per side!
1:00 rest
Bench Tricep Dips
1 sets
30 reps
Workout Finisher: Get that butt low to the floor, it's the final exercise!
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Brie Larson: Arms and Shoulders
42 min
 · 
8 exercises
The toned arms of a superhero? Yes please! Taking inspiration from Brie Larson's workout routines, we designed this workout to cover all bases when it comes to building sculpted, toned arms. Follow each exercise as guided in the notes and don't forget to flex! 
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One Leg Push Ups
2 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Warm-Up Sets: Use both knees if necessary here, and get that chest nice and low to the floor.
Primary muscle group(s):
Chest, Triceps
Secondary:
Shoulders
    1. Place your hands on the floor, slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
    2. Like a modified push up, have your knees bent and on the floor so that your body is ready to perform a modified push up.
    3. Lift your right knee from the floor and extend that leg so that it points out behind you.
    4. Holding this position, lower your body towards the floor and then push yourself back up to the starting point.
    5. Complete the designated number of reps, before repeating the same motion with the left leg extended.

 

 

 

 

Primary muscle group(s):
Chest
Secondary:
Abs, Shoulders, Triceps
  1. Come to the ground on your knees. Tighten your core and maintain a flat back.
  2. Position your hands on the ground in front of you, directly below your shoulders. Cross your feet in the back.
  3. 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.
  4. Without locking your elbows, push yourself back to the starting position by straightening your arms.
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Dumbbell Biceps Curl to Shoulder Press
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Dumbbell Biceps Curl to Shoulder Press
2 sets
10 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 2
Rest before next set
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Warm-Up Sets: Choose a light weight, your only concern is to warm up while performing these at a slower rhythm.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Holding a pair of dumbbells, stand tall with your feet shoulder-width apart. Make sure your core is tight and your chest is up. Begin by curling the weight up towards your shoulders. Keep your upper arms tight at your sides.
  2. Once the dumbbells reach your shoulders, twist the dumbbells to have your palms face out. Now, drive the dumbbells overhead.
  3. Slowly, lower the dumbbells to your shoulders. Now, flip them back so your palms are facing you. With arms tight at your sides, lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
Rest
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Triangle Bar Lat Pulldowns
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Triangle Bar Lat Pulldowns
4 sets
10 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 4
Rest before next set
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Working Sets: It's time to increase the weight! Aim for 4 controlled seconds per rep, and increased the resistance with each set.
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats
Secondary:
Biceps
  1. Attach a V-bar / Triangle Bar to the Lat Pulldown machine. Sit on the bench and make sure your knees are secure. Reach up and grab the V-bar with an overhand grip. Be sure to brace your core.
  2. Begin the movement by leaning back slightly while pulling down on the V-bar. Be sure to engage your middle back during the movement.
  3. Once the V-bar is at your chest, pause, contract the muscle, and slowly release to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Middle Back / Lats
Secondary:
Biceps
  1. Sit at a Lat Pulldown machine and secure your legs underneath the padded surface. Select an appropriate weight on the stack. Reach up to grab the barbell, taking a close-grip. Your hands should be at or closer than shoulder-width.
  2. Tighten your core and keep your chest up as you pull the barbell down and towards your chest. Be sure to pull with your lat muscles.
  3. Once the bar is at your chest, slowly allow it to return to the starting position but don’t let the weight stack touch. Repeat.
Rest
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Tricep Cable Rope Push Downs
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Tricep Cable Rope Push Downs
3 sets
12 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Working Sets: Make these around 3 seconds per rep, but flex those triceps every time you reach the lowest point!
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms
  1. Set up a cable station with a straight bar on attached to the top pulley.
  2. Grip the bar with an overhand grip,with your hands slightly less than shoulder width apart.
  3. Position your feet shoulder width apart,with knees slightly bent for stability.
  4. Pull the bar down until your forearms are parallel to the floor with your elbows close to your body and your wrists locked in a straight position. This is your staring point.
  5. Moving only your forearms, push the bar down towards the floor until your arms are fully extended and you feel a stretch in your triceps. Hold for a count of one and squeeze your triceps.
  6. Return to the start position moving your forearms only. Hold for a count of one then repeat.

Do not move your elbows or swing your hips for momentum during this movement.

Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Abs, Lower Back
  1. Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced. Bend at the hips while keeping your back completely flat.
  2. Once your upper body is parallel with the floor, bring your upper arms to your sides. Begin by pushing the dumbbells back and behind you.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the dumbbells and begin again.
Rest
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Cable Hammer Bicep Curls
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Cable Hammer Bicep Curls
3 sets
12 reps
90 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Working Sets: Just like the push downs, flex with every rep!
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Stand at the cable station with your feet shoulder width apart and with a slight bend at the knee.
  2. Grasp the rope with both hands and your palms facing inward.
  3. 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).
  4. Tense your biceps at the peak, and then slowly allow the rope to be pulled back down to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Stand straight holing a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  2. Keep your arms fully extended with your palms facing in to your sides.
  3. Keep your elbows tucked in to your sides. This is the start position.
  4. Keeping your upper arm stationary, exhale and curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders.
  5. Continue  raising the dumbbells until your biceps are fully contracted and the dumbbells are at shoulder level.
  6. Hold for a count of one and squeeze your biceps.
  7. Return to the start position in a smooth movement, inhaling as you do so.
  8. 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.

Rest
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Lateral Shoulder Dumbbell Raises
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Lateral Shoulder Dumbbell Raises
3 sets
12 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 3
Rest before next set
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Working Sets: We can't neglect the shoulders in this sculpting routine, can we? Be sure to keep a slight bend at the knee, and focus straight ahead, on your goals...
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. Stand with your back straight, feet shoulder width apart, while holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  2. Hold your arms fully extended by your side, with your palms facing in to your body.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your sides. This is the start position.
  4. Keeping your arms fully extended and your torso stationary, lift the dumbbells out to your sides and up until they are at shoulder level. Exhale as you do so.
  5. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your shoulder muscles.
  6.  Return to the start position in a smooth controlled movement inhaling as you do so.
  7. Repeat.

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Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Neck & Upper Traps
  1. Sit on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Your hands should be at your sides.
  2. Maintain a flat back and tight core. Look straight ahead during the movement.
  3. Be sure to maintain a slight bend in your elbows at all times.
  4. Extend your arms out to the side and guide the weight up. Your arms should come to parallel with the floor.
  5. Pause, slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Place your left foot onto the middle of a resistance band. Step forward with the right. Tighten your abdominals and avoid arching your back.
  2. Maintaining a slight bend in the elbows at all times, slowly raise your arms up from the sides of your body. Be sure to favor the front as you lift.
  3. Once your arms reach parallel with the floor, pause, feel the contraction, and slowly lower back down.
Rest
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Dumbbell Snatch
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Dumbbell Snatch
1 sets
30 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
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Workout Finisher: Grab a dumbbell that weights between 5 and 10 lbs. Complete these as fast as you can, 15 per side!
Primary muscle group(s):
Upper Back & Lower Traps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
  1. Stand over a dumbbell with your feet placed slightly wider than hip width apart either side of the dumbbell.
  2. Squat down and take a firm grip of the dumbbell; ensure that your shoulders are positioned upright, keeping your back straight and eyes straight ahead.
  3. Explosively lift the dumbbell by extending your hips from the squatting position and allow the dumbbell to travel along upward and close to your body.
  4. As the dumbbell reaches your hip level, shrug your lifting shoulder and pull the dumbbell upwards keeping the same line of trajectory if viewed from the side.
  5. Bending your working elbow and allowing the dumbbell to extend overhead, slightly squat your body below so that your position is semi-squatted with your working arm fully extended above your head.
  6. Maintaining a solid grip on the now overhead dumbbell, drive your feet into the floor and rise upwards from the semi-squatting position to complete the lift.

This exercise is a complicated explosive lift. If attempting for the first time, start with a light dumbbell for form practice. Ideally, do so with a qualified trainer present.

Rest
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Bench Tricep Dips
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Bench Tricep Dips
1 sets
30 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
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Workout Finisher: Get that butt low to the floor, it's the final exercise!
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Shoulders
  1. Sit on a chair with your hands either next to your hips or slightly under the hips.
  2. Lift up onto your hands and bring your hips forward.
  3. Bend your elbows and lower your hips down, keeping shoulders down and hips close to the chair.
  4. Push back up but don’t lock your elbows and repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Triceps
Secondary:
Upper Back & Lower Traps
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pause at the top of the movement and feel the contraction in your triceps. Slowly lower the water bottles and begin again.
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