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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Video 569 | Upper Body Muscle Circuit (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
In this hypertrophy workout, the lower body is the target while using a chair, dumbbells, and bodyweight. Using ten exercises in a circuit training format, experience standing, supine, and prone exercises in a steady-pace resistance training workout. Using rep cadences and intensity shifts, wil...
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Video 587 | FIS Pecs & Shoulders (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk
The pectoral muscles adduct the shoulder, bringing our arms across our body. They also move our shoudler blades apart to allow for freedom of movement in our arms and shoulders. In this workout, we will move through a variety of shoulder positions to build these muscles.
Exercises include t...
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Video 590 | FIS Back & Shoulders (30 mins) with Lauren Eirk
The muscles of the back keep us upright and help support our spine. They also help to orient our shoulder blades and allow for the strength of our upper limbs. In this workout, we will move through a variety of shoulder positions to build these muscles.
Exercises include ten variations of th...
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Video 229 | FIS Back Workout (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk
This FIS Muscle Focus workout targets the Back. This session begins by connecting breath with movement to engage muscles of the trunk and spine as a warm-up. As you begin to notice your range of motion, you will see what areas of your body need attention. Using many core positions, target shou...
