Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Upper Body 1

Exercise is not without its risks and this or any other exercise program many result in injury. As with any exercise program, if at any point during your workout you begin to feel faint, dizzy or have physical discomfort, you should stop immediately and consult a medical professional. You should rely on your own review, inquiry and assessment as to the accuracy of any information made available within this program or via this web site.

Warm Up

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
Cardio *Preferably Rower or Assault bike
5 min
Zone 2 (*60-70% heart rate max)
Zone 1 (*50-60% heart rate max)
Heart Rate Maximum Formulas Training Formula:

220-age = maximum heart rate: Train at the desired % of this maximum heart rate

Preparation

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
10x
Add lift-off
Decrease range
30x
Push-up position
Perform on wall standing
1 x 30 seconds
Lean side to be stretched into wall Lacrosse ball between shoulder & wall
Lower arm position
10-seconds 5 times (perform up to 10x)

Main Workout

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modification
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight/Pause
Bench block
*2 sets of 6-12
Weighted vest
Use TRK straps (modification)
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight/Pause
Perform in ½ kneel
½ Kneel Landmine Overhead press
3 sets of 6-12
Increase weight
Decrease weight
3 sets of 6-12
Increase tension on band
Decrease tension on band

Cool Down

Exercise Dosage Progressions Modifications
1 x 30 seconds
Lower arm position or remove lacrosse Ball
10 x each way
Perform in ½ kneel position
10x upper thoracic
10x mid thoracic
Use Deep tissue GRID foam roller
Use softer foam roller

As always, adjust reps & weights to your fitness level.