Try This Upper Body Workout Routine

Try This Upper Body Workout Routine

Hopefully it's no secret to you that circuit training workouts are a great tool to burn fat and get into great shape. Use this workout plan to beat the bulge, build muscle definition and increase strength.

 Move through the sequence of exercises, performing one set at each station. Every set should last for 30-60 seconds, with 10-60 seconds of rest between sets. It is fine to rest during sets (if you absolutely have to), just make sure the clock keeps running. Repeat the circuit 3-5 times.

Stability ball dumbbell chest press - Lie back on a gym ball with dumbbells positioned for chest presses. Make sure your head is well supported by the ball. Your butt should be lifted to the point that you are parallel to the floor. While maintaining this position execute chest presses. Keeping your control and balance is also key.

Straight arm rollout - With a stability ball in front of you, kneel on the ground. Keep your hands on top of the ball while also keeping your arms straight. Make sure your hips stay extended as well. Roll the ball away from you. Still keeping straight arms, bring the ball back to you.

Bent over dumbbell row - Stand with a dumbbell in each hand and your feet about thigh's width apart. Bend your knees moderately, and bend over in the waist to about 45 degrees. With your palms facing inward, lower the dumbbells. Just before your arms are fully extended, pull the dumbbells up towards your hips. Be sure to keep your chest out and your shoulders back.

Seated row to shoulder press - With a pair of dumbbells, sit on a workout ball. Your arms should hang so the dumbbells are under your hamstrings. Now do an upright row. Once you reach the top of your row, your shoulders must rotate to a press position. Shoulder press the weights. At the bottom of your press, rotate shoulders and lower dumbbells to starting point.

Pike up - Position your hands on the floor and the lower half of your shins on a stability ball. Your legs should be straight but not flexed and your lower back should not sag. Your abs should be tight. Now jacknife your body. Your goal should be to jacknife your body as much as possible on each repetition.

You should be using circuit training workouts already, especially for weight loss. Pace yourself and don't forget to try a little harder with each workout. 

You should be on the lookout for moderate sweating and an elevated heart rate. These are signs that of a quality workout routine.