Upperbody Workout for beginners

ersoper1
ersoper1 Posts: 1 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi,

I'm looking to gain some upper body strength and have no idea what workout regime to follow, does anyone have any good upper body workouts? I'm a beginner with very little upper body strength so be gentle please :)

Thanks in advance,
Ellie

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  • jackjasonsmith
    jackjasonsmith Posts: 5 Member
    Try bodybuilding.com. you may find a workout plan there to fit your needs. I use one that Arnold Schwarzenegger recommends. It is a lot of reps so I cut back and do what I can. I use it as a guide.
  • druorleans
    druorleans Posts: 40 Member
    This one is pretty good for beginners, you just need to get some starter dumbbells. https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos/upper-body-hiit-workout-the-4-best-exercises-to-get-rid-of-flabby-arms
  • IsaackGMOON
    IsaackGMOON Posts: 3,358 Member
    Bench press vertical/incline/decline
    Overhead press (dumbbell overhead press)
    Dumbbell press
    Pull ups (if possible, if not, use assisted machine)
    Pendlay rows
  • Siran12001
    Siran12001 Posts: 51 Member
    http://www.startbodyweight.com/

    That is a full body workout, not only upper body, but a strong core never hurt anybody. The advantage is, it's full bodyweight and besides a pullup bar, you need a table, a chair and your body. If you are just starting, you can probably ignore the pullup section and just do the horizontal rows.
  • Kr15by
    Kr15by Posts: 78 Member
    Some good advice above but don't neglect the legs. Even if you already have strong legs, you will still benefit your upper body training by squatting (stronger core and back).
  • kindrabbit
    kindrabbit Posts: 837 Member
    I started a programme about 12 weeks ago that has seen a big improvement in my strength as well as the look of my arms, shoulders and back.

    I started with stronglifts 5X5 for about 9 weeks, then madcow for the last 4 weeks. Both are compound lift programmes.

    my routine looks like this:

    Monday: squats, bench press, row + dumbell press, dumbell flyes, pushups, lat flyes, tricep extensions and assisted chin ups.

    Wednesday; squats, over head press, deadlift + dumbell reverse curl, hammer curl, EZ bar curl, lat pulldown, seated cable, assisted chin ups

    Friday: squat, bench press, row + leg extension, leg curl, calf raises, straight leg deadlift, dumbell overhead split lunges.

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