Strong Arm and Back Workout

by ashleyd on January 8, 2013

This morning I was excited to get back to my lifting routine. After seven hours of sleep and a refreshing, healthy Coconut Peach smoothie for dinner I was energized and rested.

Unfortunately, my trainer missed my email and therefore wasn’t at the gym bright and early this morning. While my warm, cozy bed was screaming for me to come home I decided to put my muscles to good use on my own this morning. This 30 minute workout left my arms quivering in the best of ways! Even though I did it at the gym this morning, you can do it at home or in a hotel gym as long as you have heavy weights.

Since I’m travelling to Paris and Geneva for business beginning on Friday night, I will most likely reference this workout next week in the hotel gym.

Strong Arms and Back Workout

I call it the 45 since you end up doing 45 reps of each exercise by the end of the workout! The final sweat is something I love to add to the end of any weight workout as it gets my heart pumping and the energy flowing!

Have a great Tuesday!

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Miz January 8, 2013 at 12:16 pm

(add yer name to yer tweet button :-) )

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ashleyd January 8, 2013 at 12:18 pm

I know, I know! I’m trying to figure out how to do that!! Thanks Miz! :)

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NYC Fit GIrl January 8, 2013 at 2:22 pm

Looks like a great workout for traveling! I hope you have a great business trip!~

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Larkin January 8, 2013 at 2:24 pm

Hi Ashley! Love your blog! What do you do for the “cardio burst”? I’m just envisioning doing this at the gym and don’t want to fight for a treadmill every few minutes.

Thanks and keep up the great work. You’re a huge inspiration!

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ashleyd January 8, 2013 at 2:31 pm

Larkin I normally do either mountain climbers, jumping jacks, or burpees!

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Larkin January 8, 2013 at 2:33 pm

Awesome, thanks so much!

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Larkin January 16, 2013 at 11:20 pm

Ashley, I’ve done this workout a few times now and it’s great. I’m intimidated by the weight room at the gym and this is the perfect alternative. Thanks so much!

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Ali January 8, 2013 at 3:04 pm

Nice workout, but I’m a little concerned: Did you really just have 180 calories for dinner? That’s the calorie count from the smoothie you posted.

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Maureen January 8, 2013 at 4:04 pm

Definitely planning on trying this. Thanks for sharing Ashley!

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Steph @321delish January 9, 2013 at 1:37 am

Paris and Geneva?! You lucky duck! Have fun!

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SoFitSoGreen January 9, 2013 at 11:50 pm

Awesome workout – since I am pretty much afraid of cold weather all I have been doing lately is strength training, yoga and pilates. It’s a nice change but I have to go at it with more of an “attack it” mentality than with running which I find relating. Loving the blog!

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Becky @ Olives n Wine January 10, 2013 at 12:17 am

I don’t think I’d be able to move my arms after this workout! It looks like an awesome way to tone your arms :) And I’m super jealous of your trip to Paris! Have so much fun!!

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