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A Guide to the Gym: Upper-Body Workout

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter.

Exercise is good for the body, mind, and soul. And you have committed to getting a workout in a couple of times a week. You’re already starting to feel the benefits, hello Forum Hill in under 2 minutes! But, as you walk into the gym and sit yourself down on the same stationary bike as two days ago, you can’t help but feel a little apathetic. It’s time to switch things up! Continue to condition your body, improve your strength and challenge your mind by regularly changing your workout. When your body becomes accustomed to a particular routine, your results start to decrease. So try this upper body workout to get stronger and avoid falling asleep on the stationary bike from sheer boredom.

Shoulders 

Shoulder Press 3×12 Upright Row 3×12 Lateral Side Raises 3×10

Arms 

Bicep Curl 3×10

Overhead Triceps Extension 3×10

 

Dips 3×10

 

Chest 

Butterfly 3×10

Push Ups 3×10

 

 

Start off with a pair of lighter dumbbells/machine weight and increase the weight as you get stronger. Have a good workout!

Nicole is a final year International Relations student at the University of Exeter. When she isn't debating the world's latest humanitarian crisis, Nicole loves being active and travelling the world. She is an avid runner with multiple half marathons under her belt and enjoys skiing in the mountains of her home country, Switzerland. With over 30 countries ticked off, she hopes to continue discovering and exploring many more places around the world. Her favourite so far: Nepal! Furthermore, Nicole enjoys spending time in the kitchen, cooking and baking healthy meals and snacks. She even has her own Instagram handle (@theepicuriouskitchen) with a few thousand followers! Nicole can't wait to share all her health and fitness tips with you all.