Upper Body Superset Workout
The first exercise in each superset requires dumbbells (or a barbell) and is followed immediately by a resistance band exercise that hits the same muscle for ultimate burn.
Exercise Demos
Here are pictures and links demos of the resistance band exercises:
It’s a fast paced workout that can easily be done at home if you have access to dumbbells and a resistance band!
More Upper Body Workouts
- Upper Body + Cardio Workout <— Super sweaty! Love this one!
- Fast Paced Upper Body Workout
- Back To Basics Arm Workout
- 15 Minute Arms + Abs Bodyweight Circuit
- Shoulder Shredder Workout
- Biceps + Triceps + Shoulders + Abs
- Targeting Triceps Workout
- Biceps + Triceps Workout
- Work Those Arms Workout
- Giant Collection of Upper Body Workouts
- Chest + Biceps Workout
- Upper Body Superset Workout
- Bicep Workout
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Love this! My hubby and I go on evening walks and this would be a great post walk addition!
Hi!
Just an FYI – my roommate just tore her triceps by doing tricep dips and the doctor and physical therapist both said that tricep dips are not good to do. The movement has a high risk of injury, and it’s better to do other exercises, like bent over rows. Just don’t want anyone to get hurt! It’s a really painful injury.
Do you know the definition of superset? As a trainer you should. It’s back to back exercises of opposing muscle groups. Back to back of same muscle group increases risk of injury.
Hi Jen! I received my personal training certification through NASM and through their text, a superset is, by definition, a “set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest in between them.” The text book itself gives examples of supersets that include a barbell bench press (chest) superset with a stability ball push up (chest). I’m sorry if you feel this is incorrect, but according to my specific education materials, this is what I was taught.
As a fitness professional for over 25 years, I have trained many clients using supersets with much success! Julie’s definition is correct. A superset is “a set of two exercises performed back to back”. Exercises can be working the same muscle group or opposing (reciprocal). I almost always train this way when I workout myself because it saves time and is proven most effective. Good information Julie!
This looks awesome! I’ve been focusing on my arms lately- gotta have something to show off when I’m working on my bump! 🙂
Love this workout! We have resistance bands just lying around that I never use. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks!!!!!
Love this workout!! I have been working out arms this week at the gym and these will be great to add to my workout! And thank you for incorporating pictures– so helpful!
this looks like a great workout! lets get these arms in tank top shape…
Great workout! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’ve been using resistance bands with clients at the gym, and they love mixing it up! Bands are definitely more challenging than they look. Great workout!
I usually don’t do many super set workouts, so I’ll definitely have to give this one a try.
this is awesome! Since I work out at home during baby naps, this is a perfect quiet workout!
I didn’t even think about that! But I’m sure that once I have a little one, quiet workouts will be key for me at home, too!
Looks like a great workout! I think I’ll switch up from my normal routine and try this today!
Hope you like it!!
I just started doing circuit training two weeks ago, and it is actually growing on me! I know it is making my body stronger for running, and my never ending desire to have muscular arms is finally happening! Hope you have a great Thursday!
This doesn’t have anything to do with your post today, but after reading about your pure barre experience I finally decided to try it out..I have done 2 classes so far and it is kicking my butt! I love it though, thank you for sharing! You motivated me to give it whirl! 3rd class is later today! 🙂
Love the addition of the bands! My triceps have been neglected a bit lately so these will be some great exercises to add to my rotation. Thanks for the workout!
looks like a good one! i do have dumbbells and a band at home = perfect!
There’s just something about upper-body workouts that makes me feel so good afterwards. I like the sound of this one! 🙂
maybe i should dig those resistance bands out of the closet…
This workout looks awesome (and totally pregnancy-friendly)!
Unfotunately this is nota a superset workout. As a trainer julie should do sóme research and learn that superset means back to back exercises using opposing groups like bicep curls and tricep extensions. This is prob why she has no visible muscle definition.
I received my personal training certification through NASM and through their text, a superset is, by definition, a “set of two exercises that are performed back-to-back without any rest in between them.” The text book itself gives examples of supersets that include a barbell bench press (chest) with a stability ball push up (chest). I’m sorry if you feel this is incorrect, but according to my specific education materials, this is what I was taught.
Looks great, Julie! Thank you for sharing 🙂 I love upper body workouts and this is a great way to keep my muscles guessing.
Thanks for sharing. This is a great set for the older folks!