The Leo Alves Podcast

#166 Upper Body Push Day: 5 Great Exercises for Chest, Shoulders, and Triceps

Episode Summary

In this episode, I cover 5 great push exercises to strengthen your chest, shoulders, and triceps. Perfect for you if you're looking to optimise your push-day routine!

Episode Notes

In this episode, I cover 5 essential push exercises to help you build strength in your chest, shoulders, and triceps.

From bodyweight dips to the standing overhead press and machine-based exercises, these moves will help you achieve a well-rounded upper body.

Plus, I share my free Effortless Eating Guide to make nutrition simple and flexible.

Whether you’re new to push workouts or looking to optimise your routine, this episode has you covered!

 

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Warm-up:

World's Greatest Stretch

Childs Pose

 

Main Session:

Dips

(Why I'm not a fan of dips on the bench)

Barbell Overhead Press

Single Arm Dumbbell Chest Press

Machine Shoulder Press

Tricep Cable Extension

 

How to Progressive Overload video

 

Timestamps:

(00:11) Introduction: Building Strength with Upper Body Push Exercises

(01:57) Bodyweight Push Exercise: Dips for Chest and Triceps

(05:21) Compound Shoulder Exercise: Standing Overhead Press

(06:26) Grab My Free Effortless Eating Guide: Simplify Your Nutrition

(07:12) Unilateral Chest Press: Balance Your Chest Strength

(09:19) Machine-Based Shoulder Press: Focus on Shoulder Development

(12:04) Tricep Pushdowns: Isolate and Strengthen Your Triceps

(13:17) Recap and Final Tips for Your Push Day