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Upper Body Circuit 1 | BridgeAthletic

Written by BridgeAthletic | May 5, 2020 4:59:06 PM

 

Today's #BridgeFit workout is a 10 min upper body circuit.  

Complete all exercises below and then rest for 30 seconds. Repeat 5 times. 

Exercise 1: Pushup

Cue 1: Hands on floor, below shoulders, arms extended. Legs extended, toes on floor.

Cue 2: Bend at elbows, chest towards ground. Back flat, head neutral.

Cue 3: Chest to ground. Arms bent at 90 degree angle. Back flat.

Cue 4: Push torso to starting position. Back flat, head neutral. Repeat for prescribed reps.

Exercise 2: Downward Dog to Overhead Press 

Cue 1:Position hands under shoulders and toes on floor. Pushup position.

Cue 2:Push torso towards feet and lift hips towards the sky. Core tight.

Cue 3: Bend at the elbows to lower your face towards the ground. Push through your hands back into position.

Cue 4: Repeat for prescribed reps. Controlled, return to starting position.

Exercise 3:Pillar Bridge to Plank

Cue 1: Elbows under shoulders, on floor. Legs extended, toes on floor. Hands and forearms on floor.

Cue 2: Transition one hand below shoulder. Other elbow on floor. Core tight, head neutral.

Cue 3: Transition other hand below shoulder. Lift body to push-up position. Repeat for prescribed reps.

 

 

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