Friday Upper Body Split 💪🏾

For context: I’m 5’5”, 155 pounds, a mom in my mid-30s, and today’s workout looked like this:

✅ 3 sets of 15 wide bicep curls

✅ 3 sets of 12 lateral raises

✅ 3 sets of 10 close-grip pulldowns

✅ 3 sets of 10 seated single-arm rows (each side)

✅ Wide-grip pull-ups to failure

✅ Close-grip pull-ups to failure

Not shown in the video:

🔥 3 sets of side squats (superset with single-arm rows)

🔥 3 sets of 20 Russian twists

🔥 3 sets of 20 knees-to-chest

🔥 3 sets of 20 duck walks

🚶🏾‍♀️ 10,000+ steps

I don’t work out because I always feel motivated. I work out because I want to stay capable, strong, and healthy for the life I’m building.

Some days I feel powerful. Some days I don’t.

But showing up consistently has done more for my confidence than waiting to “feel like it” ever could.

Consistency > perfection.

What’s one fitness goal you’re currently working toward?

6/12 Edited to

... Read moreAs someone who balances motherhood and personal fitness, I can really relate to the importance of consistency over motivation when it comes to working out. The workout routine described, featuring a Friday Upper Body Split, is a great example of targeting multiple muscle groups effectively. For instance, combining wide bicep curls with lateral raises and close-grip pulldowns ensures both arm and shoulder muscles are worked comprehensively. I also appreciate the inclusion of pull-ups to failure, which is a demanding but excellent way to build upper body endurance and strength. Supersetting side squats with single-arm rows, as mentioned, adds a functional aspect to the training by engaging core and lower body simultaneously. Russian twists, knees-to-chest, and duck walks round out the routine providing a well-rounded core and mobility focus. Reaching 10,000+ steps on workout days is a realistic goal that complements resistance training by improving cardiovascular health and overall activity levels. As a mom in my 30s, maintaining this balance has helped me feel stronger and more confident, even on days when motivation is low. What resonates the most is the mindset shared here: consistency and showing up are more important than waiting to feel motivated or aiming for perfection. This approach transforms fitness from a chore into an empowering lifestyle choice.

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