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: Seated 1-Arm Dumbbell

• Sitting on a bench grab one dumbbell, then fully extend that arm directly overhead
• Keeping your upper arm straight and bending at just your elbow, Slowly lower the dumbbell behind your head
• Pause for 2 sec and then, without moving your elbow, slowly and under control, raise the dumbbell back to its starting position.
• Squeeze your triceps at the top position and repeat.