Day Eleven of the 100 Reps Challenge
Shoulder presses just about kill me, but they are fantastic for increasing strength! Definitely do some shoulder rolls between each exercise to relieve any tightness in the muscles.
20 shoulder presses
20 standing torso twists (stand with you feet hip width apart and twist your torso to one side, pause, return to the center, pause, and turn to the other side. Pause and return to center. This is one rep).
Complete this set 5 times for a total of 100 shoulder presses and 100 standing torso twists!
Fitness Tip: Maintain a good posture and keep your abs tight, feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent and shoulders square throughout this sequence. Perform the shoulder presses in front of a mirror to ensure that you have the technique right and are bringing your elbows just to shoulder height before pressing above your head.
Just a note to let you know I’m reading, even if I’m not commenting.
After your challenge is done, I may do one, even if my last challenge crashed and burned.
Stupid question, right here. 🙂 Do you do the shoulder presses with weights? Or on a machine at the gym? I despise doing them on the machine at the gym, which I know means I’m super weak in that area and SHOULD be doing them all that much more!
Wow, keep it up Sagan!
Sagan,
I’m with Tricia here that I’m reading most days, but just not dropping a comment. Your challenge is inspiring to say the least.
Tricia & Tom- thanks, I appreciate that! (Its kind of difficult to comment on something that's the same basic challenge day after day anyway hehe).
Holly- not stupid at all! I don't go to the gym and also have no idea how to use most of the machines there so I always use 8 lbs dumbbells. Shoulder presses are my nemesis too, don't worry!
Sharon- 2 more sets left to do… my dumbbells hate me:D
damn, sagan, you should be a personal trainer. i couldnt have given the form tips any better myself!
Kelly Turner
http://www.groundedfitness.com
I like the tip. I should probably try doing that in general, not just while exercising!
I love spine twists! Good variety Sagan!
Just checking your progress. Way to go!!!
I did shoulder press on Monday and did 3 sets of 20. The shoulder row would have totally helped. Thanks for the tip.
I’ve done the shoulder press seated and standing. Not sure which is better, or if they work different muscles?
ok where have I been?!? I get a sick toddler miss a day or 2 and you get a facelift!
I love it!!
Well not entirely:) I’m still using the other one. It’s just that I’m importing all my posts onto this site. I’ll make the official switch soon though I’m sure! I just want to get used to this first.
Kelly- that’s got to be one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received:)
Magpie- agreed. Good posture makes you FEEL good, too!
R- I love the stretch of torso twists. Especially if I haven’t moved much during the day.
Dr. J- and am DONE for today:D
Fitness Surfer- I prefer standing because I feel like it gives more of a workout because you need more balance involved. But I’m not sure if it’s ACTUALLY a tougher workout. I don’t think it works different muscles, but some extra core muscles (and leg muscles) are being worked in the standing position.
Yay, I can workout again!
100 shoulder presses? You’re my fitness hero, Sagan! I’m usually good for about 45 reps (3 sets of 15) before the burn renders me useless.
Keep up the great work!
Strongandhealthy- hurray! Glad to hear you’re all better. Just in time for some of my FAVOURITE exercises in tomorrows challenge:D
Dara- aw:) my shoulders are currently killing me hehe.
Great tips. I tried the torso twists and they feel great!
Thank you, Sagan! I’m going to try that at home. 🙂
Carla- thanks for reading! Am glad you enjoy.
Holly- let me know how it turns out!