Upper Body Strength

Upper Body Strength

If you are looking to build muscle, these workouts will show you how to add resistance to the upper extremities, back, and chest regions. Experience workouts targeting one or more areas at a time, with multiple sets and repetitions to help build muscle. Muscles will help shoulder and elbow joints become more stable, including the trunk and spine, which will be working in nearly every exercise! Modifications will be given throughout so that you can progress safely with confidence.

When adding resistance, you may notice that your range of motion changes, new areas need to be controlled, and that it will take some time to hone proper form. Never let the resistance overpower the exercise. Choose a weight that you can safely perform 10-15 repetitions before fatigue sets in. Remember that it is the quality of each individual repetition that counts!

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Upper Body Strength
  • Live Event | Shoulder and Arm Supersets (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This resistance training workout will explore the "superset" or long set of exercises using dumbbells. Supersets can increase the difficulty of the workout and improve muscle gain since you can get more done in the time you have.

    In this workout, we will practice six supersets. Each will incor...

  • Video 365 | Chest and Back Express (15 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This express workout packs a punch in 15 minutes. We start with a warm-up, followed by four exercise combinations designed to complimentary in nature. You will be using dumbbells and a TheraBand to be able to create adequate resistance profiles in each with very little rest in between each exer...

  • Video 391 | Shoulders Express (15 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Get your workout done in 15 minutes with this strength training routine that targets the muscles that move the shoulder joints in the upper body. Experience a variety of positions to alter several muscle divisions of the shoulders, rotator cuff, and surrounding trunk stabilizing muscles.

    As y...

  • Live Event | Push: Chest, Shoulders, and Abs (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This resistance training workout is often called a "push" workout. We will use dumbbells, a TheraBand, and body weight in several sequences that will challenge similar joint actions, designed with a logical progression.

    Each sequence is designed to prepare the body for the next sequence. Modi...

  • Video 428 | Triple-Threat: Chest-Back-Shoulders (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    I call this a "Triple Threat" for the upper body because this workout is comprised of some of the best hypertrophy exercises for back, chest, and shoulders. After a short mobility warm-up, we dive right into the upper body workout with dumbbells. Static full-body positions will be held while mo...

  • Video 507 | FIS Chest, Shoulders, & Back (45 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    In this strength training workout, experience five supersets of complementary exercises using dumbbells, a Theraband, and a chair for added resistance. Each superset will be performed twice, with the focus being placed on proper form and muscular engagement.

    Each combination will combine a sh...

  • Video 509 | Biceps-Triceps Supersets (30 mins) Lauren Eirk

    In this superset workout, we are pairing antagonists biceps and triceps in back-to-back sets. Using dumbbells, experience a variety of repetition cadences and isometric holds to improve muscle responsiveness. As we place these elbow muscles through a strategic amount of stress, the goal is to l...

  • Video 447 | Dumbbell Chest Express (15 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This 15 minute express workout focuses on the muscles that make up the chest / pectoral region and the shoulders. I will be using a step as a weight bench, but the workout can be done from the ground. We will be working through the following exercises:

    dumbbell chest press
    push-ups
    dumbbell ch...

  • LIVE Event | Supersets: Shoulders, Chest, Back (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This resistance training workout will explore the "superset" or long set of similar exercises for the chest, back, and shoulder muscle groups using dumbbells. This is a much more challenging routine, combining four to five exercises for each area with two sets each.

    Supersets can increase the d...

  • Live Event | Pull: Back, Shoulders, and Hips (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This resistance training workout is often called a "pull" workout. We will use dumbbells, a thigh band, and body weight in several sequences that will challenge similar joint actions, designed with a logical progression.

    Each sequence is designed to prepare the body for the next sequence. Mod...

  • Video 415 | Shoulders 360 (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The shoulder is considered the most mobile joint in the body. The shoulder does not have a stable structure, having a relatively shallow socket. Therefore, it is it is largely managed through its liagaments and muscular attachments. It is very susceptible to injury.

    In this video, we will at...

  • Video 419 | Arms and Abs (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    Many people want more tone in their arms and abdominals, and resistance training is part of the solution! In this workout, we will begin with some range of motion training for the elbow, shoulder, trunk and spine. Using dumbbells, experience several tricep / elbow extensor exercises with a vari...

  • Video 423 | Back, Biceps, and Bands (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This workout is designed to strengthen muscles of the upper, middle, and lower back muscles plus the biceps using a TheraBand. Experience sequences that will challenge similar joint actions, designed with a logical progression. This "pulling" strength workout is appropriate for all fitness leve...

  • Video 425 | Chest and Triceps Dumbbell Workout (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This workout is designed to strengthen muscles of the upper, middle, and lower chest muscles plus the triceps (back of the arms) using dumbbells. Experience sequences that will challenge similar joint actions, designed with a logical progression. This "pushing" strength workout is appropriate f...

  • Video 429 | Triple-Threat: Biceps-Triceps-Shoulders (30 Mins) with Lauren Eirk

    I call this a "Triple Threat" for the upper body because this workout is comprised of some of the best hypertrophy exercises for Biceps, Triceps, and shoulders. After a short mobility warm-up, we dive right into the upper body workout with dumbbells. Experience several combinations of each musc...

  • LIVE Event | Supersets: Arms, Abs, and Core (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This resistance training workout will explore the "superset" or long set of similar exercises for the triceps, core, and biceps muscle groups using dumbbells. This is a much more challenging routine, combining four to five exercises for each area with two sets each.

    Supersets can increase the d...

  • LIve Event | Upper Body Blast (60 Minutes) with Lauren EIrk

    Using the stability ball as if it were a weight bench, we will practice stabilizng with the ball using trunk and spine muscles as we strengthen the upper body. When the ball us used in strength training, you will feel a total body workout as you work to stabilize the trunk and spine while moving...

  • Video 469 | Ball, Chest, and Triceps (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    In this workout, notice how the stability ball transforms so many exercises that we have done so many times. The ball adds an element of stability training and fun so that we can add a freshness to our exercise routine. You will need some light and heavy dumbbells for this workout, which will b...

  • Video 476 | Back, Biceps, and Abs (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This strength training workout consists of "pulling" motions with 10 minutes of back and 10 minutes of biceps training. To break things up, we will do a 10 minute abdominal section. These muscles are essential to core strength.

    Experience modifications and cues for rows, pullover, planks, crun...

  • Video 480 | Back Builder (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the back. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the spinal erectors and rear shoulder muscles both as movers in thre...

  • Live Event | Upper Body + Core Hypertrophy (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the upper body and core. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. The goal is to train the shoulder, back, chest, arm, and a...

  • Video 486 | Arms and Shoulders Builder (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles that move the shoulder and elbow joints. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the triceps, shoulders, and biceps muscl...

  • Video 528 | FIS Deltoids and Rotator Cuff (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This strength training routine focuses on the anterior, middle, and posterior deltoid of the shoulder as well as the four rotator cuff muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles work together to create a force couple to direct the upper arm bone (hum...

  • Video 568 | Build Your Back (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    When it comes to building your back, we know that the more challenging the exercise, the more muscle fibers you will use. Upper, middle, and lower back regions are extremely important to keep strong, since they help us maintain an upright posture and protect the spine. Back exercises involve th...