Upper Body

This is a simple but effective back workout you can do quickly and regularly. This 17 minute circuit consists of 3 exercises: standing rows, pullovers, single arm reverse flies. You will need 1 heavy dumbbell for the pullover, a pair of medium-heavy dumbbells for the rows, and 1 light dumbbell for the reverse fly. I'm using a bench. You can use an ottoman or edge of your couch or you can just lay on the floor if you don' have anything else. 

This 25 minute workout is perfect to add in before or after another workout! The circuit consists of 4 exercises, 2 for the back and 2 for the triceps: Rows, Pullovers, Kickbacks, Skullcrushers.

This quickie tricep workout really burns! This is perfect for a lunchtime routine or if you're traveling.

All you need is a light-medium resistance band!

This fun, 19 minute workout focuses on the muscles of the back side of the body: back, rear delts, glutes. You will need a pair of medium sized dumbbells and a resistance band (you can do the entire routine without a band if you don't have one).

This is a complete shoulder workout that addresses all 3 parts of the deltoids: rear, side, front. I recommend having several different sets of dumbbells nearby. By the time this 26 minute workout is over, your shoulders will feel WORKED! 

For those of you who don't know, I created and launched my own product called Busy Bee Body! So exciting! It's a portable kit, full of bands and attachments, that lets you do workouts anywhere: work, home, traveling. There are sooooooo many cool exercises you can do with this bag full of bands! Here is a complete upper body workout using the door anchor attachment.

I created this 20 minute workout as a way to include the ever important pulling movement in your back workout. Moms, if you have a swing set or jungle gym in the back yard, that will be the perfect anchor point for your band. If you have a post or a tree that you can loop the band over, that will work too. I'm using a heavy resistance band in this video. 

This 12 minute circuit is done standing, using a mini loop band (light resistance). You can do this as a circuit, like I do in this video. Or you can do these exercises here and there throughout the day when you have time. 

For this 27 minute arm workout you'll be doing supersets for the biceps and triceps, using a pair of medium sized dumbbells, followed by a light/medium resistance band. 

This 35 minute workout focuses on the pulling muscles: back and biceps. My biceps were SORE for 3 days after filming this! You will need dumbbells and resistance bands (optional) for this one. 

This is a long workout (51 minutes) but it is focused and thorough! These circuits work the pushing muscles: shoulders, chest and triceps. My arms were like noodles by the end! Such a good feeling ;)

(You will need a couple of pairs of dumbbells and a stability ball)

Since I haven't put JUST a chest routine on here, I figured I would add one for those who want a focused chest workout option. In my opinion, most women need MORE back work than chest since we are often in seated in hunched over positions at work, or breastfeeding, etc... This 17 minute routine is great to add on with another workout, or to use on an alternate day from back work.