What's your upper-body strength goal? Is it to do an unassisted pull-up or carry your kid during a 10-mile hike? There's no denying the benefits of a strong back and arms in your daily life. But building those arms, shoulders, and core to support it all is a big undertaking. With so many elements involved, it takes some serious devotion to get it right. (If you're stuck in a workout rut, the 30-Day Arm Challenge can really kick things into high gear.)
Luckily Grokker expert Jaime McFaden is here to give you the best moves to effectively build a strong upper body. The workout requires no weights or special equipment—just you and a mat! Get started with Jaime now, and if you want more when you're finished be sure to check out her Tone & Trim fitness plan.
Workout details: Each move lasts 30 seconds.
Warm-up
Step tap reaches
Toe taps
Jumping jacks
Arm circles / shoulder rolls
Hip rolls
Hamstring curls
Step tap reaches
Toe taps
Jumping jacks
Arm circles / shoulder rolls
Hip rolls
Hamstring curls
Circuit
Push-ups
Dips
Plank jacks
Reverse plank
Superman
Bird dogs
Bear crawls
Punch combo
Push-ups
Dips
Plank jacks
Reverse plank
Superman
Bird dogs
Bear crawls
Punch combo
REPEAT circuit twice
Cool-down
Runner's lunge
Hamstring stretch
Triangle pose
Switch sides
Deep breaths
Runner's lunge
Hamstring stretch
Triangle pose
Switch sides
Deep breaths
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