This workout targets all the major muscles in your upper body. With 14 exercises on our to-do list, we will work for 45 seconds then rest for 15 seconds. We will perform each exercise first through a full range of motion. Then follow it up with the same exercise but this time with a pulse in a smaller range of motion. You will need a set of dumbbells, as well as an exercise mat and chair.
Why pulses?
The non-scientific reason:
It's a fun way to switch up an exercise.
Here are more scientific reasons:
Much like an isometric exercise, working through the smaller range of motion places less load through the joint, can help build strength and power, and help with injury prevention.
Moving through a larger range of motion engages the larger global muscles while pulsing through a smaller range of motion activates the stabilizing musculature.
If you have tried this workout, what did you think of the pulses? As always, let us know what you'd like to see next!
Weekend Workout Rewind ⏪
Today we are bringing back one of Amanda’s favorites, Upper Body Strength with Bonus Pulses for Stabilizing Muscle Activation. Have you tried this free workout yet?
This workout targets all the major muscles in your upper body. With 14 exercises on our to-do list, we will work for 45 seconds then rest for 15 seconds. We will perform each exercise first through a full range of motion. Then follow it up with the same exercise but this time with a pulse in a smaller range of motion. You will need a set of dumbbells, as well as an exercise mat and chair.
Why pulses?
If you have tried this workout, what did you think of the pulses? As always, let us know what you'd like to see next!
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