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9 TNS High Intensity Upper Body

13 min
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9 exercises
This will hurt. But it will be worth it. Do your best to stick within the rest times, no over resting! You do want results, don't you? With all high-rep exercises, feel free to take mini breaks during the sets, but only take the full rest time once the high reps are complete!
Jump rope
1 sets
75 reps
Start out with 75 skips, complete them as fast as you can and then jump onto the next exercise without resting!
Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
1 sets
30 reps
60 sec rest
25 reps moving as fast as you can! Use swinging momentum to get it up! Rest once complete.
Cardio – Running
400 m sprint. Try to hit 400 m's in under 2 minutes. Once compete rest for 90 seconds. No treadmill jog on the spot
Cardio – Running
400 meter sprint. Go for under 2 minutes! Once complete rest for 90 seconds.
Dumbbell Squat Thrusters
1 sets
25 reps
60 sec rest
Get the full clean and press action going, from ground to roof! Don't forget the squat!
Standing Dumbbell Bicep Curls
1 sets
25 reps
60 sec rest
Alternate between arms and hit 25 per arm, lift it up and down nice and quickly! Rest only when complete!
Burpees
1 sets
6 reps
60 sec rest
Complete these as fast as you can with minimal rest!
Plank
1 sets
30 secs
30 total seconds must be completed. Even if that means taking short breaks. No rest once complete.
Cardio – Running
Your final 400 meter sprint, get to it and make it your fastest! outside find a flat path.
9 TNS High Intensity Upper Body
13 min
 · 
9 exercises
This will hurt. But it will be worth it. Do your best to stick within the rest times, no over resting! You do want results, don't you? With all high-rep exercises, feel free to take mini breaks during the sets, but only take the full rest time once the high reps are complete!
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Jump rope
1 sets
75 reps
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Start out with 75 skips, complete them as fast as you can and then jump onto the next exercise without resting!
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Abs, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
  1. Hold one rope end in each hand out to your sides with the middle of the rope behind you.
  2. Keep the rope ends even with your hips.
  3. Rotate your wrists to swing the rope up over your head.
  4. As the rope  swings down in front of and towards you, jump over the rope with both feet.
  5. Continue rotating your wrists to swing the rope behind you, back up over your head to repeat.

You can vary the speed, use one leg,alternating legs and even the direction you swing the rope in to increase your stamina and coordination.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Hamstrings, Shoulders
  1. Stand with your feet together, arms fully extended with your hands by your sides. This is the start position.
  2. Bend your knees slightly then straighten and push through the balls of your feet while straightening your your knees to jump up spreading your legs to wider than hip width apart.
  3. As you do so, raise both arms out and up in a smooth arc until your hands meet above your head.
  4. As you return to the ground, bring your feet together and your hands back to your sides with your arms fully extended.
  5. Continue without pause for the desired amount of time or repetitions.

This exercise can be performed as a timed exercise, completing as many reps as possible in a set time or, in sets with a fixed number of repetitions per set. To increase intensity, bend your arms slightly as you raise them to engage your biceps and triceps and squeezing them during each rep.

Primary muscle group(s):
Calves
  • Stand up straight with your hands at your sides.
  • Keep your back straight and your core tight.
  • Forcefully press off the ground with the balls of both feet.
  • Launch into the air and land softly on the balls of your feet.
  • Focus the tension in the calf muscles, NOT the quadriceps.
  • Repeat.
Two Arm Dumbbell Front Shoulder Raises
1 sets
30 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
25 reps moving as fast as you can! Use swinging momentum to get it up! Rest once complete.
Primary muscle group(s):
Neck & Upper Traps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip, stand tall with your chest up and core braced.
  2. Begin by lifting the dumbbells in front of you. Keep the abdominals contracted as you raise the dumbbells. Feel the contraction in the shoulder muscles.
  3. Once the dumbbells reach shoulder height, pause and slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. Stand straight holding a water bottle in each hand with an overhand grip.
  2. Hold the water bottles in front of your thighs with your palms of the facing your thighs. Keep your arms fully extended. This is the start position.
  3. Raise the left water bottle out and upwards, while keeping a slight bend in your elbow. Your palms must always face down for this exercise.
  4. Continue raising the water bottle until your arm is a little above parallel to the floor. Exhale as you are raising the water bottle.
  5. Pause for a count of one.
  6. Inhale and slowly lower the water bottle to the start position.
  7. As you lower the left water bottle, begin to lift the right water bottle, duplicating the movement.
  8. When both water bottles have been raised and lowered in a cycle, that is one repetition.
  9. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Shoulders
  1. Holding the handle of a resistance band in each hand, step on the middle of the band with both feet. Stand up straight with a tight core and flat back.
  2. Begin by lifting your hands straight up in front of you with an overhand grip. Be sure to keep a slight bend in the elbows at all times.
  3. Pause at the top to feel the contraction then slowly lower the bands to the starting position.
Cardio – Running
No sets / reps / duration specified
Sets/Reps not set
Get ready
321GO
400 m sprint. Try to hit 400 m's in under 2 minutes. Once compete rest for 90 seconds. No treadmill jog on the spot
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Biceps, Calves, Triceps
  1. Position yourself on the Cross Trainer by stepping up onto the pedals. Keep your chest up and back straight. Extend your arms to grab the moving poles on each side. Before beginning to move, make sure you are in a comfortable position that allows for full range of motion.
  2. Begin by moving the left foot forward as you pull the moving pole with the right hand. Now move through and step forward with the right as you pull with the left hand.
  3. Continue this back and forth motion. Adjust the resistance level to provide yourself with more of a challenge.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Adjust your bike seat so that you can comfortably lean forward with a flat back to reach the handlebar. When sitting on the bike, focus on tightening the core. This includes your abs as well as lower back. This will help you lean forward.
  2. Begin on a higher gear speed as a warm-up. Push all the way through the entire pedal rotation. Be sure to focus the tension on the quadriceps and calves.
  3. Move the gear into the larger, more difficult ones. Again, use a full range of motion and focus the tension of the leg muscles.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Cardio – Running
No sets / reps / duration specified
Sets/Reps not set
Get ready
321GO
400 meter sprint. Go for under 2 minutes! Once complete rest for 90 seconds.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Biceps, Calves, Triceps
  1. Position yourself on the Cross Trainer by stepping up onto the pedals. Keep your chest up and back straight. Extend your arms to grab the moving poles on each side. Before beginning to move, make sure you are in a comfortable position that allows for full range of motion.
  2. Begin by moving the left foot forward as you pull the moving pole with the right hand. Now move through and step forward with the right as you pull with the left hand.
  3. Continue this back and forth motion. Adjust the resistance level to provide yourself with more of a challenge.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Adjust your bike seat so that you can comfortably lean forward with a flat back to reach the handlebar. When sitting on the bike, focus on tightening the core. This includes your abs as well as lower back. This will help you lean forward.
  2. Begin on a higher gear speed as a warm-up. Push all the way through the entire pedal rotation. Be sure to focus the tension on the quadriceps and calves.
  3. Move the gear into the larger, more difficult ones. Again, use a full range of motion and focus the tension of the leg muscles.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Dumbbell Squat Thrusters
1 sets
25 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Get the full clean and press action going, from ground to roof! Don't forget the squat!
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Neck & Upper Traps, Triceps
  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart with dumbbells above your shoulders.
  2. Squat down keeping your back flat and your knees over your toes.
  3. Push through your heels to return to standing while pressing the dumbbells overhead with arms fully extended.
  4. Return to starting position and repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Abs, Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Neck & Upper Traps, Triceps
  1. Clean two kettlebells to your shoulders. Clean the kettlebells to your shoulders by extending through the legs and hips as you pull the kettlebells towards your shoulders. Rotate your wrists as you do so. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin to squat by flexing your hips and knees, lowering your hips between your legs. Maintain an upright, straight back as you descend as low as you can.
  3. At the bottom, reverse direction and stand by extending your knees and hips and pushing down through your heels. As you do so, press both kettlebells overhead by extending your arms straight up, using the momentum from the squat to help drive the weights upward.
  4. As you begin the next repetition, return the weights to the shoulders.
Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Quadriceps, Shoulders
Secondary:
Hamstrings, Lower Back
  • With water bottles at your sides, stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and feet pointing slightly outward. Look straight ahead.
  • Squat down until your upper legs are parallel with the floor by bending your knees, keep your back straight.
  • With an explosive but controlled movement, push up through your heels and press the water bottles above your head as you return to standing position.
  • Still standing, slowly lower the water bottles down to your chest and then down to your sides by extending your arms.
  • Repeat.
Standing Dumbbell Bicep Curls
1 sets
25 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Alternate between arms and hit 25 per arm, lift it up and down nice and quickly! Rest only when complete!
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms
  1. Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  4. Curl the dumbbells up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.
  5. Continue raising the dumbbells until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.
  6. Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.
  7. Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position.
  8. Repeat.

You can also perform this exercise by alternating between left and right arms or one arm at a time.

Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Stand straight holding a barbell with an underhand grip, your hands shoulder width apart and your arms fully extended towards the floor.
  2. Keep your elbows close to your sides.Your palms should be facing away from you. This is the start position.
  3. Keeping your upper arms stationary, curl the barbell forward and up in a smooth arcing motion while exhaling. Only your forearms should move.
  4. Continue upwards until  the bar is at shoulder level with your biceps fully contracted. Hold for a count of one while squeezing your biceps.
  5. Inhale as you return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed using a cable station, with a straight bar attachment connected to the lower pulley.<em><strong> </strong></em>

Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Sit on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand  with an underhand grip.
  2. Keep your back straight and shoulders back.
  3. Keep your arms fully extended with your elbows close to your sides.
  4. Rotate your palms so that they are facing in towards you. This is the start position.
  5. Keeping your upper arms upper arm stationary, start to curl the dumbbells upwards in a smooth arc.
  6. As you curl the dumbbells upwards rotate your wrists, so that your palms  face in towards you at the end of the movement.
  7. Continue the movement until  the dumbbells are at shoulder level and your biceps are fully contracted.
  8. Hold for a count of one as you squeeze your biceps.
  9. return to the start position, rotating your wrists back to an underhand grip position.
  10. Repeat.

This exercise can be performed by alternating between arms.

Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Abs, Forearms
  1. Set up a cable station with a straight bar attachment connected to the low pulley.
  2. Stand close to the station, feet shoulder width apart either side of the pulley.
  3. Grip the bar with a shoulder width underhand grip.
  4. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  5. Curls your arms upward from the elbows in a smooth arc.
  6. Continue until your forearms are vertical with your palms facing your shoulders. Hold for a count of one while flexing your biceps.
  7. Lower the bar back to the starting position in a smooth motion.
  8. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Holding a water bottle in each hand, stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Let your arms hang by your side with your palms facing in to the side of your body.
  3. Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  4. Curl the water bottles up towards your shoulders. Do not swing your hips to get the weight moving.
  5. Continue raising the water bottles until they are level with your shoulders with your palms facing in. Your forearm should be in a vertical position.
  6. Squeeze or flex your bicep and hold for a count of one.
  7. Slowly lower the water bottles to the starting position.
Primary muscle group(s):
Biceps
Secondary:
Forearms
  1. Begin the movement by stepping on to a resistance band with your feet at shoulder-width, toes pointed slightly out.
  2. Holding the handles of the band in each hand, tighten your abdominals and straighten your lower back. Keep your chest up and gaze forward.
  3. Using an underhand grip or hammer fist grip, slowly pull the band towards your shoulders. Keep your upper arm in place, moving only your forearms.
  4. Once you reach the top of the movement, pause, and slowly lower the band to the starting position. Do not lock out your elbows.
Burpees
1 sets
6 reps
60 sec rest
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
Complete these as fast as you can with minimal rest!
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Chest, Shoulders
  1. Stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart and hands by your sides. This is the start position.
  2. In one smooth motion, squat down and place your hands palms down on the floor in front of your feet.
  3. Lean forward, so your weight is on your hands, at the same time jumping your legs out behind you until they are fully extended. Your body should form a straight line with your weight supported on your toes and the balls of your feet and your arms fully extended. (In a push up position)
  4. Jump your feet out by spreading your legs, so that they are wider than hip width apart, then immediately jump them back together.
  5. Complete 1 full push up.
  6. Jump your feet forward to just behind your hands.
  7. Use an explosive motion to push through your heels and return to the start postion.
  8. Repeat.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs, Glutes & Hip Flexors
Secondary:
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Shoulders
  1. Lie face down on a padded surface. Place your hands beneath your shoulders and make sure your feet are extended straight behind you. Push yourself up into a classical Push-Up position. Keep your hips are slightly elevated. Tighten your core.
  2. Keeping your gaze straight, push off the ground with your feet. Bending your knees, allow your feet to come up near your hands.
  3. Immediately, push off the ground again with your feet, extending your legs straight behind you once again to the starting position.
Plank
1 sets
30 secs
Set 1 of 1
Rest before next set
Get ready
321GO
30 total seconds must be completed. Even if that means taking short breaks. No rest once complete.
Primary muscle group(s):
Abs
  1. Get into a face down position on the floor supporting your upper body on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Extend your legs straight out behind you, supporting them on your toes and balls of your feet.
  3. Keep your body in a straight line by tightening your abdominal and oblique muscles.
  4. Hold for as long as possible.

For extra balance training and core strengthening, you can lift one arm or leg.

Cardio – Running
No sets / reps / duration specified
Sets/Reps not set
Get ready
321GO
Your final 400 meter sprint, get to it and make it your fastest! outside find a flat path.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

Primary muscle group(s):
Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Biceps, Calves, Triceps
  1. Position yourself on the Cross Trainer by stepping up onto the pedals. Keep your chest up and back straight. Extend your arms to grab the moving poles on each side. Before beginning to move, make sure you are in a comfortable position that allows for full range of motion.
  2. Begin by moving the left foot forward as you pull the moving pole with the right hand. Now move through and step forward with the right as you pull with the left hand.
  3. Continue this back and forth motion. Adjust the resistance level to provide yourself with more of a challenge.
Primary muscle group(s):
Calves, Hamstrings, Quadriceps
Secondary:
Abs
  1. Adjust your bike seat so that you can comfortably lean forward with a flat back to reach the handlebar. When sitting on the bike, focus on tightening the core. This includes your abs as well as lower back. This will help you lean forward.
  2. Begin on a higher gear speed as a warm-up. Push all the way through the entire pedal rotation. Be sure to focus the tension on the quadriceps and calves.
  3. Move the gear into the larger, more difficult ones. Again, use a full range of motion and focus the tension of the leg muscles.
Primary muscle group(s):
Quadriceps
Secondary:
Calves, Glutes & Hip Flexors, Hamstrings

No specific instructions for this exercise.

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