Advanced Upper Body A: Twist Presses & Spider Curls
Upper body push/pull with twist presses and spider curls
The workout
- 1
Banded Wall Angel
30sSlide arms up and down wall with band tension. Activates scapula and shoulders.
- 2
Standing Dumbbell External Rotation
30sRotate dumbbells outward. Primes rotator cuff.
- 3
Banded Diagonal Pulls
30sPull band in a diagonal pattern. Engages rear delts and traps.
- 4
Incline Dumbbell Press with Twist
45sPress dumbbells and rotate wrists at top. Engages upper chest and triceps.
- 5
Chest-Supported Incline Row
45sRow on incline bench. Builds lats and scapular control.
- 6
Standing Z-Press with Dumbbells
45sPress from seated floor position. Enhances core and deltoid strength.
- 7
Alternating Dumbbell Curl to Press
45sCurl and press in one motion. Targets biceps and delts.
- 8
Overhead Dumbbell Triceps Skull Crusher
45sLower and extend dumbbells overhead. Isolates triceps under load.
- 9
Wall Pec Stretch
30sPlace arm on wall and rotate body. Opens chest and anterior shoulder.
- 10
Overhead Triceps Stretch
30sReach behind head and press elbow. Stretches triceps and lats.
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