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BUILD YOUR
STRENGTH
Want a stronger top-half? Blitz every muscle
in your upper body, from your upper back to
your biceps, with this comprehensive workout
from PT Jessica Bigwood
‘ant to put a bit more power Into your
W push-ups? There's no doubt about it, there's
something very satisfying about building
upper-body strength; something that goes beyond
seeing sleek shoulders and toned triceps in the mirror.
It’s the ease at which you can carry your children when
there's no-one around to help, or lug multiple shopping
bags across the large car park, or perhaps do both
things at the same time! Even if you just want to
nally) get the lid off that pesky jam jar, you're
Unlikely to regret training your upper-body muscles.
And then there are the physiological pay-offs, too
~ stronger bones, a swifter metabolism, a healthier
heart... this is certainly a workout you don't want to
miss off your training list.
But what muscles should you be working to ensure
the entire upper body gets put to good use? Think:
shoulders, chest, triceps, biceps, upper and middle
PUSH-UPS
‘Targots: chest, shoulders,
triceps, core
Rops: Up to 10 (alm for 10 on
your knees before trying full
push-ups)
+ Start on all-fours, hands
shoulder-width apart. Walk
hands forward slightly until
thighs are at 45 degree angle
to the mat. Raise your feet. This
is the start position (A).
* Lower down slowly, ensuring
you tuck your elbows in by
drawing them back beside your
body and not out to the sides.
*Maintain your strong core
position until your upper body
is just off the ground (6), then
press up to the start position,
*For a harder variation, start
in full plank, balancing only on
hands and balls of feet. As you
lower, don’t let your hips sag
or allow your lower back to arch.
‘36 Women’s Fitness
back, rotator cuffs, forearms and core! Sounds a lot
to remember? We've got you covered with this upper-
body workout from PT Jessica Bigwood. It will hit all of
your upper body muscles, using minimal kit. All you'll
need is a set of dumbbells, a box or a chair, and a bit
of space. You can even do it at home. Read
et’s go!