Upper Body Strength Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her/hers)

Upper Body Strength Training with Sadie Meyer (she/her/hers)

Warm-Up Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Rowing Machine (low speed) 
  • Band Pull-Aparts 
  • Push-ups 
  • Plate Fly (low weight) 

  

Workout: 

1A. Tricep Dips: 4 sets x 8-10 reps 

Note: You can use a band or assistance from a machine. 

Rest 2:00

 

2A. Seated Arnold Press: 4 sets x 10-12 reps  

2B. Pull-Ups: 4 sets x 6-8 reps 

Note: You can also do chin-ups or any preferred grip. Use a band or assistance from a machine if needed. 

Rest 2:00

 

3A. Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Curl: 4 sets x 15 reps/arm 

3B. Single-Arm Reverse Grip Pushdown: 4 sets x 12 reps/arm 

Rest 2:00 

 

4A. Lat-Pushdown (Cable): 4 sets x 12-15 reps 

4B. Cable Fly: 4 sets x 12-15 reps 

Rest 2:00 

  

Cool Down Suggestions: 

  • Treadmill (low speed) 
  • Stretch/Yoga 

 

Designed by: Sadie Meyer, MS, CPT 

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