By Maria Barr
Wanting a quick upper body burn that you can do anywhere? Look no further! This workout uses only a loop band, and these five exercises are sure to tighten up your upper body and make you feel incredible.
Take 15 minutes to cycle through each exercise for 30 seconds each and repeat for as many rounds as possible. Or you can slow each one down and repeat the exercise 12-15 reps each for four rounds through.
EQUIPMENT:
Medium resistance short-loop band
EXERCISES:
Frontal raise
This works the shoulder and triceps. Start with the hands inside the loop band, just above the wrists, palms down. Lift one arm at a time, keeping it straight, to shoulder height.
Lat pulldown
This is for the back and biceps. Start with the loop band overhead, and pull one arm down at a time. Pull the elbow toward the sides of the waist.
Upright row
This is for the back and shoulders. Start with both hands gripping the loop band at the hips, and pull one elbow up at a time. Keep the elbow higher than the wrists with a little resistance from the other hand as you pull up.
Closed-to-open goal post
This works the chest, back and shoulders. Start with the wrists inside the loop band, palms facing in, elbow bent at shoulder height. Open and close the arms, expanding the band. Control the arms as they come back into the closed goal post position
Bicep curls
This move works the biceps and triceps. Start with both hands gripping the loop band at the hips. With palms facing up, bend one arm at a time and alternate sides. Use the other arm to keep the band stable and create resistance as needed. As you straighten your arms, squeeze the back of the arm (triceps). As you bend the arms, squeeze the front of the arm (biceps).
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Maria S. Barr is a fitness instructor, educator and entrepreneur who serves as brand manager and a master trainer with Barre Intensity. Reach her at maria@barreintensity.com.