Upper Body Training Programs

Below we've pulled together an upper body training program to help you build muscle and strength. Obviously there's lots of different workouts and exercises you can use, but try these.

Remember these simple points :
 

• Avoid adaptation; don't allow your body to get use to your workout routines
   
• Quality sessions, with ample rest between them, don't train sore muscles
   
• Fuel your body, plenty of protein throughout the day to build muscle tissue
   
• Keep a log and keep your sessions regular. Consistency is the key

This session is designed to work the CHEST, BICEPS and TRICEPS, aim to do the exercise in the routine laid out, after a proper warm-up and stretch.

Look at training your back and shoulders on another day, the members area has suitable training programs for these areas, plus additional training programs for the chest - biceps and triceps, DON'T DO THE SAME PROGRAMS - AS YOU WILL NEVER PROGRESS!

The weights that you use, should reflect on your current strength levels, for safety reasons, start with a lightweight establishing good technique before increasing gradually.

Why not also check out some of our aerobic exercises and strength training tips to get a better idea of some additional workouts. With basic fitness exercises, ideas on how to get fit which includes some strength training as well as exercises like skipping exercises the only think we strongly recommend is stretching and properly warming up.

On the next 3 pages you can find specific chest, tricep and bicep exercises that form an upper body training program!