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Upper body strength

Connected Strength: Full Upper Body Flow

This workout weaves together movements for the entire upper body, inviting a sense of connected strength and fluidity. It's ideal for beginners to explore their movement potential with grace and steady intention.

25 minBeginnerfollicularEquipment: mat, light dumbbells
60

Warm-up

  • Head Nods & Neck Rolls

    90 seconds

    Gently release tension in your neck, moving slowly and mindfully.

    Illustration of Head Nods & Neck Rolls
  • Arm & Torso Reaches

    120 seconds

    Reach one arm overhead, gently stretching through your side, then alternate.

    Illustration of Arm & Torso Reaches
  • Wrist Circles & Finger Wiggles

    90 seconds

    Prepare your wrists and hands for holding light weights.

    Illustration of Wrist Circles & Finger Wiggles

Main session

Upper Body Flow Circuit

3 rounds
  • Dumbbell Renegade Row (on knees or plank)

    8 reps per side

    Keep your hips stable as you pull one dumbbell toward your rib cage.

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    Illustration of Dumbbell Renegade Row (on knees or plank)
  • Dumbbell Overhead Carry (light weight)

    30 seconds

    Walk slowly, keeping one dumbbell pressed overhead, core engaged, then switch arms.

    Illustration of Dumbbell Overhead Carry (light weight)
  • Dumbbell Floor Press (single arm)

    10 reps per side

    Press the dumbbell straight up, letting your opposite arm ground you on the floor.

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    Illustration of Dumbbell Floor Press (single arm)
  • Dumbbell Farmer's Carry (light to moderate)

    45 seconds

    Stand tall, shoulders back and down, walking with a dumbbell in each hand.

    Illustration of Dumbbell Farmer's Carry (light to moderate)

Cool-down

  • Overhead Tricep Stretch

    60 seconds

    Reach one hand down your back, gently assisting with the other hand.

    Illustration of Overhead Tricep Stretch
  • Thread the Needle

    90 seconds

    Come to hands and knees, then thread one arm under the other, resting on your shoulder and temple.

    Illustration of Thread the Needle
  • Seated Forward Fold

    120 seconds

    Gently fold over your legs, allowing your back and neck to release completely.

    Illustration of Seated Forward Fold

Tags

beginnerupper bodyfollicularstrengthfull bodyflow