UPPER-BODY MOVEMENTS

In our Strength Training System, most exercises that are being considered for a specific program will be placed into one of three general movement categories. Upper Body Movements involve rotation of the shoulder joint, elbow flexion and extension. These exercises will increase strength of the chest, upper back, traps, shoulder region, and arms. Typically, the movement patterns are either pulling or pushing in either a vertical or horizontal plane dependent upon body position.

ARMS / TRICEP EXERCISES

These are supplemental movements, not typically added to our programs. We offer several different variations for athletes to choose from or we will prescribe based on need.

Triceps Extension: Lying Barbell

• Lying on a bench, grab the bar with an overhand grip slightly narrower than shoulder width
• Begin with the bar at eye level, arms fully extended
• Keeping your elbows steady, slowly lower the bar to your forehead
• Try to maintain tension throughout the movement
• Using your triceps, extend your arms to the starting position
• Squeeze your triceps at the top of the movement and repeat