Optimal Upper Body Superset Workout
Snap Fitness
In a superset, you perform two exercises back to back without a rest. For this superset workout, each superset is made up of two exercises that work on opposing muscle groups or joint actions.
The added bonus for superset workouts? You are cutting out that resting period between sets, so you will get out of the gym and on with your day that much quicker!
Be sure to set up your equipment before you start to make the most of your time.
The Warm-Up:
High knees – 60 seconds
Mountain climbers – 60 seconds
Jumping Jacks – 60 seconds
The Workout:
8-10 reps of each exercise
Complete 3 sets of each superset and move on to the next
1a. Dumbbell or barbell bench press
2b. Pull-up / Assisted pull-up
3a. Dumbbell curl
3b. Tricep kickbacks
The Cool-down:
End your workout routune with some ab work and stretching
1. Straight Arm Plank (1 min.)
2. Bicycle crunches (30)
3. Elbow Plank (1 min.)
4. Stretching exercises for 3-5 minutes
Click here to get a printable version of this workout!
In a superset, you perform two exercises back to back without a rest. For this superset workout, each superset is made up of two exercises that work on opposing muscle groups or joint actions.
The added bonus for superset workouts? You are cutting out that resting period between sets, so you will get out of the gym and on with your day that much quicker!
Be sure to set up your equipment before you start to make the most of your time.
The Warm-Up:
High knees – 60 seconds
Mountain climbers – 60 seconds
Jumping Jacks – 60 seconds
The Workout:
8-10 reps of each exercise
Complete 3 sets of each superset and move on to the next
1a. Dumbbell or barbell bench press
2b. Pull-up / Assisted pull-up
3a. Dumbbell curl
3b. Tricep kickbacks
The Cool-down:
End your workout routune with some ab work and stretching
1. Straight Arm Plank (1 min.)
2. Bicycle crunches (30)
3. Elbow Plank (1 min.)
4. Stretching exercises for 3-5 minutes
Click here to get a printable version of this workout!
