Ah yes, the upper body. I know that a lot of women are cautious when doing upper body workouts because we don’t want to become the hulk, but it’s important to remember that we need a strong frame. Lifting lighter weights for longer reps will help reduce bulkiness, but gain strength.
Adjust the weight as you need.
Arnold Press
10 pounds 12 reps x 4 sets
One Arm Row
12 reps x 4 sets
Bent Over Row
30 pounds 12 reps x 4
Lateral Pull Down
12 reps x 6 sets
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Seated Cable Rows
12 reps x 6 reps
Front Raise
12 reps x 4 sets
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Bench Dips
12 reps x 4 sets
Overhead Tricep Extension
10 pounds 12 reps x 4 sets
Tricep Pushdown
10 pounds x 12 reps x 4 sets
Bicep curls
7 – 8 pounds 12 reps x 4 sets
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