This month’s workout is designed to enhance your upper body and core strength, giving you the stability and power needed for both athletic performance and daily tasks. Whether you’re looking to improve your posture, prevent injury, or simply open that tricky jar of cranberry sauce during the holidays, this routine has you covered.
By focusing on both upper body and core exercises, this double-duty workout will increase your strength, boost stability, and help you become more resilient in everyday movements. Make this routine a regular part of your fitness regimen, and you’ll notice the benefits in no time.
Upper Body and Core Strength Workout
Block #1
Complete 2-3 sets
- Assisted Dips: 12-15 reps
- Assisted Pullups (inner grip): 12-15 reps
Block #2
Complete 2-3 sets
- BOSU Pushups with Alternating Diagonal Knee Tucks: 12-15 reps
- Assisted Pullups (outer grip): 12-15 reps
Block #3
Complete 2-3 sets
- BOSU Elbow Plank Glider Jacks: 15-20 reps
- BOSU V-Sit Bicep Curls: 12-15 reps
Block #4
Complete 2-3 sets
- Dead Fly: 12-15 reps
- Glider Pushups: 12-15 reps
Block #5
Complete 2-3 sets
- Split Arm Raise (front and lateral): 12-15 reps per side
- Plan One Arm Row: 10-12 reps per side
Block #6
Complete 2-3 sets
- Glider Dynamic Lateral Plank: 12-15 reps per side
This workout targets the essential muscles for upper body and core strength, ensuring you build the foundation for overall fitness and functionality. Incorporate it into your routine, and feel stronger, more stable, and ready to take on any physical challenge.
Meet Shoshana Gordon
Personal Trainer Shoshana Gordon is dedicated to helping individuals make healthy lifestyle changes. She is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Group Exercise Instructor, and holds a Master’s in Social Work. Two of her areas of focus are working with youth to help them create, develop, and lead balanced lives and helping individuals who feel stuck, or like they’ve tried everything, find new ways to motivate themselves to meet their goals. Shoshana’s background includes working with individuals struggling with body image and eating issues. The foundation of her training considers the physical, emotional, and mental aspects when working with clients. Her style focuses on building overall strength, conditioning, balance, and core work. Shoshana enjoys running, especially in local races, and spending time with her two girls.
