Inflation

Looking for a quick, simple but effective upper body workout? Give this one a try. It’s a standard push/pull type of workout that will leave you with a massive pump… you’ll be inflated!

“INFLATION”

35-30-25-20-15-10-5 Ring Rows
5-10-15-20-25-30-35 Push-ups

As quickly as you can, but with good form, you’ll do 35 ring rows, then 5 push-ups, then 30 ring rows and 10 push-ups etc. Your last round will be 5 ring rows and 35 push-ups.

This workout can be done with rings, TRX bands, or even a broomstick across a couple of stools at home.

Tips:

1. Keep your abs engaged during the ring rows and the push-ups. You’re entire body should move as one unit.
2. The more horizontal you are during the ring rows the harder they will be. Find an angle that’s challenging, but that will allow you to perform the movement correctly.
3. With the ring rows, initiate the movement by pulling your shoulder blades together, then follow through with the arms. Think about pulling your elbows back as far as you can to really engage your back muscles.
4. For the push-ups, regardless of whether you perform these from your toes, your knees, or off a bench, make sure you are doing a full range of motion movement.  Your chest should touch the ground, and you should fully extend your elbows at the top.