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Upper Body Superset Workout

By Courtney 19 Comments

This upper body superset workout will leave your arms on fire!

Who doesn’t love a great upper body workout, right? Right!

Especially now that the summer months are upon us, I’m pretty sure it’s fairly common for us ladies to want to make sure our arms are lookin’ good in those cute tanks and tees.

So for that reason, I decided to put together a little upper body workout focusing on the bi’s, tri’s, and shoulders…

biceps triceps and shoulders workout

The workout is made up of three supersets, with each one focusing on a different muscle group.

The first move listed in the superset is a balance and stability move; this move utilizes either a Bosu or stability ball and will force you to keep your core muscles engaged through the duration of the exercise. For this exercise you should choose a weight where you are able to perform about 15-20 reps.

The second move listed in the superset is a basic strength move. For this exercise, you should choose a slightly heavier weight that will allow you to perform about 8-10 reps while still maintaining proper form.

Complete each superset 3x, moving quickly in between each set. Take a few minutes to rest in between each superset before moving on to the next.

Superset 1: Biceps

Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Hammer Curls on Stability Ball with 1 Leg Up

Dumbbell Bicep Curls on Incline Bench (face down)

Superset 2: Triceps

1 Dumbbell Tricep Extension on Bosu Flat Down

Bent Over Dumbbell Tricep Extension

Superset 3: Shoulders

Kneeling Dumbbell Shoulder Press on Stability Ball

Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Front Raise

Optional Third Move: Dumbbell Shoulder Side Raise

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Photo/Video Demonstrations

Superset 1

  • Alternating Dumbbell Bicep Hammer Curls on Stability Ball with 1 Leg Up
  • Dumbbell Bicep Curls on Incline Bench (face down)

hammer curlbicep curl

Superset 2

  • 1 Dumbbell Tricep Extension on Bosu Flat Down
  • Bent Over Dumbbell Tricep Extension

triceptricep extension

Superset 3

  • Kneeling Dumbbell Shoulder Press on Stability Ball (*keep toes plated on floor if needed)
  • Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Front Raise
  • Optional 3rd Move: Dumbbell Shoulder Side Raise

 front raiseside raise

Have fun sculpting those super hot arms of yours! Winking smile

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July 3, 2012 Filed Under: Upper Body Workout, Workouts Tagged With: bicep tricep and shoulders workout, upper body superset workout

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Comments

  1. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    July 3, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I loved your shoulder workout - this one looks great, too!
    Reply
  2. Sabrina @Work It Ms Jackson says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    This is GREAT! Thank you!
    Reply
  3. Katie says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    Great workout, Courtney! I need workouts to help me with my balance, so this one is perfect! :)
    Reply
    • Katie says

      July 3, 2012 at 1:20 pm

      P.S. You should add this on Pinterest! :D
      Reply
  4. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Love that you added some Bosu moves ... I did a core class today that incorporated the Bosu, and it really challenged my balance!!
    Reply
  5. Alysia @ Slim Sanity says

    July 3, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    I love lifting upper body! May be doin' this tomorrow!
    Reply
  6. Kristi says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    aaaand today is an arm day. Perfect! ;) thanks!
    Reply
  7. Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Can't wait to try this! I always neglect working out my arms in favor of legs and abs and I have the upper body strength of a toddler.
    Reply
  8. Candice says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    Awesome arm workout!
    Reply
  9. Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    looks like a great workout!
    Reply
  10. Lisa says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    Perfect. I've been doing so much bodyweight workouts I need to pick up those weights again
    Reply
  11. Ellie@Fit for the Soul says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:40 pm

    OoOo that exercise kneeling on the stability ball makes me nervous! haha. But it sounds like a really good workout, for sure~
    Reply
  12. Michelle@Peachy Palate says

    July 3, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    I can feel my arms burning already :)
    Reply
  13. Suzanne @ Fit Minded Mom says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    I love the pictures that you included with the workout!! I will have to mark this one for a future upper body workout. Today, I did a 100 pushup challenge for time and OMG, my chest, arms and shoulders are FRIED!!
    Reply
  14. Mitchell - Home Fitness Manual says

    July 3, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    Courtney, it's good to see the upper body getting some love as well. Firmer arms really do make a difference.
    Reply
  15. Kim @ Living, Laughing & Losing says

    July 3, 2012 at 4:17 pm

    I love this workout - thank you for sharing!! :)
    Reply
  16. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    July 3, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    I did an arms workout post today too! Great minds! :) Love yours! xx
    Reply
  17. michelle kim says

    July 3, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    Ooh! Looks like a great upper body workout! BTW, guess who I saw in Fitness magazine while I was treadmilling this morning... YOU :D. That's so cool (even though I'm sure it's old news for you).
    Reply
  18. Zarine Zenfrick says

    July 12, 2012 at 3:19 am

    You really give me ideas on what perfect workouts to do for every part of the body. I will do some of these workouts at home.
    Reply

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