Fitness Model Abi Christine shows use how she trains her upper body. Women’s fitness workout with upper body exercises. Work your arms, shoulders, back and more with one of the top fitness models in the industry today.
I think exercise tests us in so many ways, our skills, our hearts, our ability to bounce back after setbacks. This is the inner beauty of sports and competition, and it can serve us all well as adult athletes. – Peggy Fleming
How to: Begin and end your pull-ups with almost fully extended arms. Your arms should be straight without your elbows being locked.
Breathing: Inhale as you release and exhale as you pull-up
Set 1 – 30 seconds
Set 2 – 30 seconds
Set 3 – 30 seconds
Set 4 – 30 seconds
Minimal rest between sets (30 to 60 seconds)
How to: While holding the dumbbell, position it over your head with your arms extended. Lower your arms down behind your head while keeping your elbows in. Make sure to keep the tension on the tricep muscle.
Breathing: Exhale as you push the dumbbell up and inhale as your lower the dumbbell back down.
Set 1 – 30 seconds
Set 2 – 30 seconds
Set 3 – 30 seconds
Set 4 – 30 seconds
Minimal rest between sets (30 to 60 seconds)
How to: Stand with feet shoulder width apart and palms facing out. Bend right arm toward shoulder, and lower the weight keeping a slight bend in the elbow to keep tension on the bicep muscle.
Breathing: Exhale as you bring the weight up and inhale as your release the weight down.
Set 1 – 30 seconds
Set 2 – 30 seconds
Set 3 – 30 seconds
Set 4 – 30 seconds
Minimal rest between sets (30 to 60 seconds)
How to: Grasp handles. Bend over with knee slightly bent and back straight. Pull back and slowly release.
Breathing: Exhale as you pull back and inhale as you release
Set 1 – 30 seconds
Set 2 – 30 seconds
Set 3 – 30 seconds
Set 4 – 30 seconds
Minimal rest between sets (30 to 60 seconds)
How to: In standing position, hold dumbbells at your side while keeping your elbows slightly bent. Raise the dumbbells in front of you to shoulder height. Slowly lower the weights in a controlled movement. On the next repetition, raise the weights laterally to shoulder height. Slowly lower the weights in a controlled movement.
Breathing: Exhale as you raise the weight and inhale as you slowly lower the weight.
Set 1 – 30 seconds
Set 2 – 30 seconds
Set 3 – 30 seconds
Set 4 – 30 seconds
Minimal rest between sets (30 to 60 seconds)
How to: Keep your hands shoulder width apart and feet close together. Lower your body until your chest almost hits the floor and push back up.
Breathing: Exhale as you push up and inhale as you lower your body back down
Set 1 – 30 seconds
Set 2 – 30 seconds
Set 3 – 30 seconds
Set 4 – 30 seconds
Do as many repetitions as you can in 30 seconds. Minimal rest in between sets.
Quick Fit Tip!
Always warm up before beginning any exercise. A quick 5 to 10 minute warm up helps to prevent injuries and can increase the amount of calories burned during your workout!
Fitness Model Abi Christine | IG @abi_christine
Photography by Seeley Fit | IG @seeleyfoto
Shot in Dallas, TX
