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THU · SEP 17

UPPER STRENGTH EXPRESS

Keep the bench press and pull-ups crisp inside each two-minute interval, then move steadily through the scoreable upper-body, grip, and core work.

35 minutes4 blocks+125 WORKOUT XP
01

Upper Prep

2 quality rounds · 5-minute block · No score · complete every position with control

  1. Wall Slides8 reps

    Keep your ribs down and back against the wall as you slide the arms upward without shrugging.

  2. Scapular Pull-Ups6 reps

    Keep your arms straight and pull the shoulder blades down before returning to the hang.

  3. Push-Ups8 reps

    Keep a straight body line, lower with control, and press the floor away without letting the hips sag.

02

Main Strength

12-minute intervals · every 2 minutes · Complete every movement each interval · prescribed reps only

  1. Barbell Bench Press6 reps

    Set your upper back, lower the bar under control, and press smoothly without bouncing off the chest.

  2. Pull-Ups6 reps

    Use a controlled full range and stop before swinging or losing a strong shoulder position.

03

Upper-Body AMRAP

10-minute work block · Cycle continuously until time · rounds + movements

  1. Single-Arm Dumbbell Row8 reps each side

    Brace on the bench, keep the torso steady, and pull the dumbbell toward the hip for eight clean reps on each arm.

  2. Dumbbell Shoulder Press8 reps

    Brace the trunk and press both dumbbells overhead without leaning back or rushing the lockout.

  3. Hammer Curl10 reps

    Keep the elbows quiet and curl with a neutral grip through a controlled full range.

04

Grip + Core

8-minute work block · Cycle continuously until time · rounds + movements

  1. Plate Pinch Hold30 seconds

    Stand tall and pinch the plate securely for the full hold without resting it against the leg.

  2. Reverse Crunch15 reps

    Curl the pelvis toward the ribs and lower with control instead of swinging the legs.

  3. Side Plank20 seconds each side

    Stack the shoulders and hips, brace hard, and hold a straight line for the full time on each side.

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