Fat burner upper body workout

This is a quick fat burner upper body workout.

I’ve used this workout as part of some personal training sessions specially when doing high intensity interval training (HIIT).

It targets the whole upper body (chest, shoulders, triceps) including core and hip mobility/flexibility.

Check the instructions before watching the video and if you have any question please feel free to contact me. Also have a look at the post Push Your Body to the next level for more technique tips.

It’s possible to adapt all the exercises for different fitness levels as for example you can do the push ups and planks on your knees instead of on your toes. Other option would be to lean against a box, chair, table, etc. to do the same push ups or planks.

When using as part of a HIIT you should try not to rest in between exercises. Only at the end. HIGH INTENSITY interval training, remember.

If you prefer to use a timer check my post How to Make HIIT easier.

The advantages of this workout are:

• No special equipment required
• High intensity workout only using upper body (great for those with knee injuries for example).

 

Instructions:

1. You should try to perform all the exercises consecutively with no or minimum breaks in between
2. Rest at the end from 1 to 2 minutes and do it once or twice more (according to your fitness level and options used).

 

The workout:

1. Triceps dips – 15 repetitions
2. Push up position plank – 30 seconds
3. Lunge plank – 20 repetitions (10 per leg)
4. Push ups – 10 to 15 repetions (15 on the video)
5. Push up position plank – 30 seconds
6. Bottom half push ups – maximum

 

Make sure you contact your GP before starting a fitness regime and in doubt always look for professional advice.