Fitness Friday: Sun Guns

☼Sun☼ Up, Guns Up!

No, I’m NOT talking about arming ourselves with ammo ~ despite the recent open carry law in my state (that caused controversy and healthy debate among my ☼summer☼ speech students)

I don’t shoot at moving targets ~ simply for sport!

but I do mean business when it comes to our arms!

Since we’re baring more skin in the ☼summer☼ heat, we want to be eye candy, am I right?

Here are some moves to take your company to a gun show!

Arm Yourself in the Gun Show Scene with this Routine

[with bodyweight ~ shoot for 10 per set]

• Standard Pushups {wide grip for shoulders}
• Diamond Pushups {narrow grip for triceps}

[with weight resistance ~ 2-3×10-12 heavy or 2-3×15-60 light]

• Chest Flies {to firm up our pectorals to reduce unsightly armpit fat} ~ holding weights directly in front of your chest, push outward to your sides
• Shoulder Raises ~ holding weights at each shoulder, raise directly above your head
• Bicep Curls ~ holding weights at 45* facing you, curl toward you; I recommend variations from in front of you to your sides to create a “W”
• Tricep Press ~ holding weights at your side with arm hinged, press behind you

Bonus Baby Back

• Renegade Row ~ from plank with weight in one hand, bring up to chest level
• Lateral Pulldown ~ while seated at the bench, bring arms up to hanging bar with arms facing forward, pull down to chest level

Even when you’re not in beast mode, or getting ready for a major event or a special somebody

• You still can work your arms with your conventional chores!
• I also have lately through gardening ~ turning the hose and lifting water pails!

Happy Independence Day to the Great U*S of *A!!!