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Upper body cardio exercises with circuit training

If you want to strengthen your upper body , and don’t have much time, then upper body cardio with circuit training is the perfect option for you. This set of exercises targets…

Upper body cardio exercises with circuit training

If you want to strengthen your upper body, and don’t have much time, then upper body cardio with circuit training is the perfect option for you.

This set of exercises targets the chest, andthe back, andthe shoulders, andthe arms, to help you get a strong upper body, and it can also be done in just 30 minutes.

Also, each upper body exercise includes full body movements that help raise the heart rate.

It helps you Cardio exercises intense ones burn more fat and calories, which helps in Losing andkeeping the weight stable.

To do this workout set, you'll need some tools like dumbbells, iron bars, resistance bands, and a medium ball.



 

  • Tips for doing cardio exercises in a circuit training style:

There are some guidelines and tips you should follow when doing cardio circuit training to avoid injuries and to get the most out of each exercise that targets a specific muscle, They are:

  1. Start by doingwarm-up exercises for 5-10 minutes by doing cardio exercises Light to medium.

  2. Do the exercises without taking breaks between each one if you can.

  3. If you're a beginner, one round of these exercises is enough. If you're medium or advanced, you can do three full rounds.

  4. Use weights that suit you, and you can increase the intensity as you get stronger.

  5. After finishing all the exercises, do a few minutes of easy activity like jogging or walking Or some stretching exercises.



 

  • Here's a cardio workout plan for your upper body using circuit training :-

  1. Mountain climbers exercise :-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Start the exercise in a plank position on the floor.

  2. Alternate bringing your knees toward your chest like you're running.

  3. Move as fast as you can.

  4. Repeat the movement for 60 seconds.

  5. To make the workout harder, you can speed up your pace.



 

2. Med ball push-ups exercise :-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Start the exercise in the push-up position on the floor.

  2. Beginners can lower their knees to the floor to make the exercise easier.

  3. Place a medicine ball under your hands.

  4. Lower and raise your body like in a push-up.

  5. Do as many reps as you can in 60 seconds.

3. Front lunge with chest press exercise :-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Start the exercise with the resistance band attached behind at chest level.

  2. Step forward while pulling the resistance bands with your hands toward your chest.

  3. Relax your hands to let the bands go back to the start, then return to the starting position.

  4. Repeat this exercise 20 times or as much as you can.



 

4. Jumping jacks with lat pull exercise :-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Hold the resistance band with both hands above your head, with your feet together.

  2. Open your feet wider than shoulder width, lower your hands and spread them using the resistance band as wide as your chest.

  3. Bring your feet together again and raise your arms above your head, like this.

  4. Repeat this exercise for 60 seconds.



 

  1. Barbell bent-over row exercise :-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Stand with your feet and knees slightly apart.

  2. Hold a barbell with the right weight, placing your hands shoulder-width apart.

  3. Bend forward at the hips until your upper body is parallel to the ground.

  4. Keep your abs tight and your back straight and flat.

  5. Pull the barbell toward your chest.

  6. Lower the barbell again and repeat the exercise.

  7. Keep your abs tight and bend your knees if needed to support your lower back.

  8. You can repeat this exercise 15 times or as much as you can.

  9. You can swap the barbell with two dumbbells.



 

6. Over the step biceps curl:-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Start by standing with your feet and thighs shoulder-width apart.

  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.

  3. Lower your body into a squat while lifting the dumbbells up to shoulder level.

  4. Raise your body back from the squat and lower the dumbbells close to your thighs.

  5. You can repeat this exercise 12 times.



 

7. Triceps dips with leg extensions :-

  • How to do the exercise :-
  1. Sit on a chair with your hands kept by your hips.

  2. Move your hips away from the chair's surface until you have to support your body with your arms.

  3. Extend your legs a few centimeters.

  4. Push up until you return to the starting position.

  5. You can repeat this exercise for 30-60 seconds.

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