Quick Wrist-Weight Workout: How to Work Your Upper Body
PS Fit - Duration
- 11 min
- Level
- Beginner
- Body Focus
- Arms
- Est. Calories
- ~78 kcal
An 11-minute upper body workout with Mercedes Owens using light wrist weights for biceps, triceps and shoulders.
Trainer Mercedes Owens gives a quick, effective crash course in putting wrist weights to good use, guiding you through moves that target the biceps, triceps and shoulders. The class uses one-pound wrist weights, but you can add more weight or do the moves with only your bodyweight. The video runs about 11 minutes.
Who Is It For?
Anyone who owns wrist weights, or wants a short upper body session they can do with light weights or just bodyweight.
Who Is It Not For?
Not ideal if you want a heavy strength workout or a full-body session, since it focuses on the arms and shoulders with light loads.
Key Benefits
Works the biceps, triceps and shoulders in about ten minutes and shows how to use light weights, or bodyweight, effectively.
Things to Keep in Mind
Keep the load light and movements controlled, add weight gradually, and ease off if your shoulders, elbows or wrists feel strained.
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