Upper Body Strength Flow - Biceps & Triceps Focus

Training focus: Upper body strength development with targeted emphasis on biceps and triceps, supported by shoulder stability and core integration
Performance goals: Arm strength definition, upper-body control, and trunk stability
Training context: Structured upper-body session combining strength work, core engagement, and mobility transitions
Training style: Strength–flow format with alternating resistance and stability phases
Equipment: 27.5lb adjustable dumbbells
Production: This training video is produced by Fitsentive, in collaboration with our brand, for structured, guided at-home training.

Core & Shoulders

Plank Pike Reaches

Target your core and shoulders with this plank and pike reach movement.

Target: Core and Shoulders

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

2 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

3 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Begin in a high plank position, then shift your hips up and back into a pike (inverted 'V') position.

Note

Reach one arm back to touch the opposite shin or ankle, then immediately return to the starting plank position.

Caution

Keep your core tight to stabilize the movement and alternate sides smoothly.

Full Body Mobility

Inchworm

Target hamstrings, shoulders, and core with this full body mobility movement.

Target: Hamstrings, Shoulders, and Core (Full Body Mobility)

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

2 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

2 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

5 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Start standing tall, then bend at your waist and walk your hands out in front of you into a high plank position.

Note

Keeping your hands fixed, slowly take small steps with your feet to walk them forward until they meet your hands.

Caution

Keep your legs as straight as possible to deepen the hamstring stretch, and avoid letting your hips sag when in the plank.

Shoulders Mobility

Arm Circles

Target your shoulders with this mobility and warm-up movement.

Target: Shoulders (Mobility and Warm-up)

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

1 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

5 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Stand tall with your arms extended straight out to your sides.

Note

Begin rotating your arms in small, controlled circles, gradually increasing the size of the circles.

Caution

Maintain an upright posture and control the rotation from your shoulder joint, keeping the movement slow and deliberate.

Biceps

Lying Bicep Curl

Isolate your biceps with this lying curl variation.

Target: Biceps

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

2 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Lie flat on your back on a bench or floor, holding dumbbells with your arms fully extended.

Note

Curl the weights toward your shoulders while keeping your elbows pinned to your sides and your back flat against the surface.

Caution

Avoid lifting your shoulders or arching your back to help the movement; focus on isolating the biceps.

Triceps

Tricep Kickbacks

Target your triceps with this hinged extension movement.

Target: Triceps

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

2 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Hinge forward at the hips with a flat back, tucking your elbows high and tight against your torso.

Note

Extend your arms backward until they are straight, squeezing the triceps at the top of the movement.

Caution

Only your forearms should move; keep your upper arms completely still and avoid using momentum to swing the weights.

Chest & Glutes

Bridge Chest Press

Target your chest and glutes with this bridge and press combination.

Target: Chest and Glutes

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

2 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

2 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, then lift your hips into a glute bridge position and hold it.

Note

Perform a standard chest press by pushing the dumbbells up from your chest until your arms are straight.

Caution

Maintain a strong squeeze in your glutes to keep your hips high and stable throughout the entire pressing set.

Shoulders

L-Raises

Target the front and side of your shoulders with this raise variation.

Target: Shoulders (Front and Side)

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

3 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

2 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Stand holding light weights and simultaneously raise one arm forward and the other arm out to the side to shoulder height.

Note

Lower the weights with control and switch arm positions for the next repetition.

Caution

Do not lift the weights higher than your shoulders and keep a very slight bend in your elbows to protect the joints.

Chest

DB Flys

Target your pectorals with this chest fly movement.

Target: Chest (Pectorals)

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

3 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Lie on a bench or the floor holding dumbbells directly above your chest with palms facing each other.

Note

Lower the weights out to your sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest, then squeeze them back to the center.

Caution

Keep a slight, fixed bend in your elbows and avoid lowering the weights too far, which can overstretch the shoulder.

Biceps & Front Shoulders

Serve The Platter

Target your biceps and front shoulders with this tray-style movement.

Target: Biceps and Front Shoulders

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

3 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

2 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Stand with your elbows tucked at 90 degrees and palms facing up, as if holding a tray.

Note

Extend your arms forward and slightly upward until they are nearly straight, then pull them back to the starting position.

Caution

Keep your palms flat and facing the ceiling throughout the movement to maintain tension on the biceps.

Back & Core

Renegade Rows

Target your back and core stability with this plank row movement.

Target: Back and Core (Stability)

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

2 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

3 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Start in a high plank position with your hands gripping dumbbells on the floor.

Note

Row one weight up to your hip while balancing on the other arm, then switch sides.

Caution

Keep your hips square to the floor; do not let them rotate or tilt as you lift the weight.

Deep Core

Hollow Rock

Target your deep core (abs) with this rocking movement.

Target: Deep Core (Abs)

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

4 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

2 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

2 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Lie on your back with arms and legs fully extended, then lift your head, shoulders, and legs slightly off the floor to create a "banana" shape.

Note

Use your core to rock your body back and forth like a cradle, maintaining the rigid curved position.

Caution

Ensure your lower back stays pressed firmly into the floor at all times; if it arches, tuck your knees slightly to scale the move.

Recovery

Child's Pose

Promote relaxation and hip/spine stretch with this restorative pose.

Target: Relaxation and Hip/Spine Stretch

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

1 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

5 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Kneel on the floor, then sit back on your heels and allow your torso to fold forward over your thighs.

Note

Extend your arms forward or rest them by your sides, letting your head gently rest on the floor.

Caution

Use this pose for active recovery and deep stretching; focus on slow, deep breathing into your back and hips.

Thoracic & Shoulders

Thread the Needle

Improve thoracic spine mobility and shoulder stretch with this movement.

Target: Thoracic Spine Mobility and Shoulders

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

1 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

5 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Start on your hands and knees (tabletop position).

Note

Slide one arm underneath your opposite arm and across your body, allowing your head and shoulder to rest on the floor.

Caution

Hold the stretch for 15-20 seconds, allowing your upper back to gently twist open, and breathe deeply.

Neck Mobility

Neck Circles

Improve neck mobility with this gentle circular movement.

Target: Neck Mobility

Muscle & Strength

Muscle & Strength

Muscle-building impact

1 / 5
Cardio & Endurance

Cardio & Endurance

Cardiovascular demand

1 / 5
Flexibility & Mobility

Flexibility & Mobility

Range-of-motion demand

5 / 5

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow each step carefully to perform the movement correctly.

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Step 1

Sit or stand tall and slowly roll your chin toward your chest.

Note

Gently roll your ear toward your shoulder, then continue the slow, controlled rotation in a full circle.

Caution

Perform the movement very slowly and gently; if you feel any sharp pain, stop immediately and only perform half circles (ear to shoulder).

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