Upper Body Circuit Workout

Last night's workout was a leg killer. Getting out of my chair is hurting my legs today. I plan to do some major stretching to help this tonight, but what's a girl to do about the planned cardio routine?  My solution is an upper body focused circuit routine instead. Here's hoping I'm up for it!

This workout is courtesy of http://coreycarbon.wordpress.com/2011/02/08/upper-body-circuit-training-workout/, only I've added pictures (credit given below each picture) and removed/ changed to fit my particular fitness ability & home equipment. Please visit Mr. Carbon's website for his full workout suggestion. 

Suggested reps appear to be 20 of each for women, but I know I'm a wussy. I plan to only repeat the circuit once (perform it twice total) and do sets of 12. (To be honest, I'm doubtful I'll get through a 2nd set of circuit 3) Always err on the side of caution to avoid injury, increasing can be done after tolerance is determined.

Start off with a warm up on the elliptical at a moderate pace for about 5 minutes

1st Circuit

Inclined dumbbell chest press

(http://www.fitbie.com/exercise/incline-swiss-ball-dumbbell-chest-press-women)

Seated dumbbell shoulder press

http://blog.womenshealthmag.com/whexperts/my-go-to-moves-shoulders/

Side lateral shoulder raises

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/cable-machine-weights-plaque-regression-lab-grown-meat-swiss-ball-chairs/#axzz2j9YXflkz

After the shoulder raises, rest for 30-60 seconds and repeat

2nd Circuit 

Renegade Rows

(http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-easier-alternatives-pull-ups/slide/2)

W Raise

(http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/8-easier-alternatives-pull-ups/slide/9)

Seated bent over shoulder raises

http://www.imtakingcharge.ca/drop-10-pounds-by-summer-exercise-program-week-3/

After the bent over shoulder raises, rest for 30-60 seconds and repeat

3rd Circuit

Laying Dumbbell tricep extensions 

http://www.oprah.com/health/The-10-Best-New-Exercises-for-Women/8

Alternating dumbbell bicep curls

http://diyhealth.com/bodacious-exercises-firm-toned-body-weight-loss.html

Tricep push ups

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/tricep-pushup

After the tricep push downs, rest for 30-60 seconds and repeat

4th Circuit

30 seconds of Mountain Climbers

30 seconds of High Knees

30 seconds of Burpees

And if you're still alive an willing to work out more after several sets of this, you weren't doing the exercises right.