How I Train Upper Body Like An Athlete Not A Bodybuilder

In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how we structure an athlete-inspired upper body workout, so you can build strength that’s not just for show, but for real-world performance. At the end you'll have a full sample upper body workout to try on your own!

FULL WORKOUT BREAKDOWN:
Warm Up:
1. Lateral Line Stretch
2. Thread the Needle
3. Cobra to Downward Dog
4. ATG Split Squat
5. Spiderman Lunge with Rotation

Power Development:
Explosive Rotational Landmine Clean and Press - 3 sets of 5 reps

Strength:
1a. BB Bench Press - 4 sets of 5 reps
1b. 2DB Bent Over High Row to External Rotation - 3 sets of 8 reps

2a. Rear Foot Elevated Split Squat - 3 sets of 8 reps per side
2b. Slider Hamstring Curls - 3 sets of 12 reps

3a. 2DB Alternating Front Raise - 3 sets of 10 reps per side
3b. 1DB Concentration Curl - 3 sets of 10 reps per side

Conditioning Finisher: KB Complex - 4 rounds
KB Swing x 5
KB Clean x 5
KB Goblet Squat x 5
KB Push Press x 3
KB Alternating Reverse Lunge x 3 per side
KB Swing x 5
Rest x 60-90 seconds