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Upper Body Shape-Up

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1 Workout / 5 Exercises

0% Cardio / 100% Strength Training

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Workout Program Description

This new fusion of strength, yoga and Pilates moves is guaranteed to give you a stunning upper body – without using a single gym machine. You’ll target your arms, chest, shoulders, and back with these four simple moves. Plus, as you get stronger, you’ll improve your posture. June Kahn created this workout exclusively for Shape Magazine. Do 1 set of each move in the order listed (resting no more than 30 seconds between sets, if necessary). Finish by stretching. To increase ...

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Upper Body Shape-Up

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This new fusion of strength, yoga and Pilates moves is guaranteed to give you a stunning upper body â€“ without using a single gym machine. Youâ€™ll target your arms, chest, shoulders, and back with these four simple moves. Plus, as you get stronger, youâ€™ll improve your posture. June Kahn created this workout exclusively for Shape Magazine. Do 1 set of each move in the order listed (resting no more than 30 seconds between sets, if necessary). Finish by stretching. To increase the challenge, do a second set of each move. You will need a small towel and a set of 3-5 pound dumbbells.

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	Warm Up Do 10-12 forward and backward shoulder rolls then the same number of large arm circles.
	Sliding Mermaid 1 set: 10 reps 1. Sit on a bare floor or edge of a mat with a small towel folded flat close to your left side. Bend left leg in front of you and right leg behind you so both legs rest on the floor. Balance body weig...

	Forearm Plank Lift 1 set: 10 reps 1. Holding a 3-5 pound dumbbell in your right hand, lie on your left side and prop up your body on your left forearm, elbow aligned under shoulder, palm flat. Bend left leg and extend right leg so onl...

	Push-Pull Push-Up 1 set: 10 reps 1. Get in bent-knee push-up position, hands aligned under shoulders, tops of feet on floor, so torso forms a straight line from head to knees. 2. Contract abs and, keeping elbows close to torso, be...

	Diagonal Shoulder raise 1 set: 12 reps 1. Holding a 3-5 pound dumbbell in each hand with arms at sides and palms facing forward, kneel on floor, tops of feet down. Tighten abs, lift chest and relax shoulders. 2. Pull shoulder blades down ...

What People are Saying

	??? I don't understand any of the exercises!They are explained weird ( a video would be nice)! Created over 3 years ago by tennispro
	upper body shape up I like the combination of yoga and pliates. Two things i have never tried but would like to. The added benefit of improved posture is a plus for me. Created over 3 years ago by stephcoury
	I would like illustrations too pictures at least but video would be preferred. Created over 3 years ago by RottNKorpse
	Agreed.. I also think that illustrations would be extremely helpful... thanks. Created over 4 years ago by csuftech
	Frequency Perform this workout twice a week, either by itself or as part of your regular routine. For a head-to-toe tone up, combine these fusion moves with the Core Shape-Up and the Lower Body Shape-Up. Also, which moves were you confused about? Created over 5 years ago by Lauren
	Also... Can you get illustrations on how these are done? I'm a lil confused.... Created over 5 years ago by Deadpolk
	Question? How many times a week should this be done? Created over 5 years ago by Deadpolk