Upper Body Strength

Upper Body Strength

If you are looking to build muscle, these workouts will show you how to add resistance to the upper extremities, back, and chest regions. Experience workouts targeting one or more areas at a time, with multiple sets and repetitions to help build muscle. Muscles will help shoulder and elbow joints become more stable, including the trunk and spine, which will be working in nearly every exercise! Modifications will be given throughout so that you can progress safely with confidence.

When adding resistance, you may notice that your range of motion changes, new areas need to be controlled, and that it will take some time to hone proper form. Never let the resistance overpower the exercise. Choose a weight that you can safely perform 10-15 repetitions before fatigue sets in. Remember that it is the quality of each individual repetition that counts!

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Upper Body Strength
  • Video 480 | Back Builder (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the back. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the spinal erectors and rear shoulder muscles both as movers in thre...

  • Live Event | Upper Body + Core Hypertrophy (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles of the upper body and core. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. The goal is to train the shoulder, back, chest, arm, and a...

  • Video 486 | Arms and Shoulders Builder (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The goal of this workout is hypertrophy/growth of the muscles that move the shoulder and elbow joints. We will accomplish this with a high repetition routine using resistance that allows us to engage or "squeeze" our muscles for better contractions. Work the triceps, shoulders, and biceps muscl...

  • Video 528 | FIS Deltoids and Rotator Cuff (45 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This strength training routine focuses on the anterior, middle, and posterior deltoid of the shoulder as well as the four rotator cuff muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These muscles work together to create a force couple to direct the upper arm bone (hum...

  • Video 568 | Build Your Back (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    When it comes to building your back, we know that the more challenging the exercise, the more muscle fibers you will use. Upper, middle, and lower back regions are extremely important to keep strong, since they help us maintain an upright posture and protect the spine. Back exercises involve th...

  • Video 569 | Upper Body Muscle Circuit (60 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    In this hypertrophy workout, the lower body is the target while using a chair, dumbbells, and bodyweight. Using ten exercises in a circuit training format, experience standing, supine, and prone exercises in a steady-pace resistance training workout. Using rep cadences and intensity shifts, wil...

  • Video 587 | FIS Pecs & Shoulders (30 minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    The pectoral muscles adduct the shoulder, bringing our arms across our body. They also move our shoudler blades apart to allow for freedom of movement in our arms and shoulders. In this workout, we will move through a variety of shoulder positions to build these muscles.

    Exercises include t...

  • Video 590 | FIS Back & Shoulders (30 mins) with Lauren Eirk

    The muscles of the back keep us upright and help support our spine. They also help to orient our shoulder blades and allow for the strength of our upper limbs. In this workout, we will move through a variety of shoulder positions to build these muscles.

    Exercises include ten variations of th...

  • Video 229 | FIS Back Workout (30 Minutes) with Lauren Eirk

    This FIS Muscle Focus workout targets the Back. This session begins by connecting breath with movement to engage muscles of the trunk and spine as a warm-up. As you begin to notice your range of motion, you will see what areas of your body need attention. Using many core positions, target shou...