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336 Reps Reversed Pyramid Upper Body Workout

By Tatiannalovingfit @lovingfit

Nov 5, 2014 by

Pyramid Workout

 

Hello my sweeties, my dear Lovies <img src="http://www.lovingfit.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif.pagespeed.ce.v_1TW3nWi5.gif" alt=":)" class="wp-smiley"/></p><p>Get ready for an amazing upper body workout! I got to tell you upfront, this one is HARD and can take a little long, but I also promise you it&#8217;s really fun! This workout has 336 reps total in a Reversed Pyramid Style.</p><p><strong>For Newbies to Loving Fit</strong></p><p>If you are new to Loving Fit I recommend to check out &#8221; <a href="http://www.lovingfit.com/fitness/creating-your-workout-plan/" target="_blank" title="Creating Your Workout Plan">Creating Your Workout Plan</a> &#8221; post. There you will be able to see how I put together my routines, and you can find something for your own fitness level. My philosophy is: Form is always more important than speed, so <a href="http://www.lovingfit.com/fitness/critical-importance-proper-exercise-form/" target="_blank" title="Proper Exercise Form">WATCH YOUR FORM</a>!</p><h3><strong>Things to remember before, during and after your workout</strong></h3><ol><li><a href="http://www.lovingfit.com/exercises-workouts/warm-up-cool-downs/%20" target="_blank" title="Warm Up">Warm-Up</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lovingfit.com/fitness/critical-importance-proper-exercise-form/%20" target="_blank" title="Proper Exercise Form">Always Practice Good Form</a></li><li><a href="http://www.lovingfit.com/exercises-workouts/total-body-stretching-routine/" target="_blank" title="Stretching ">Stretch</a></li></ol><p>&#160;</p><p><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" alt="" /><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_M-Om62Ce5Y" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></p><p>&#160;</p><h2><strong>Workout Explanation</strong></h2><p>&#160;</p><p>All you will need for this routine is your <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574964122&toolid=10001&campid=5336833344&customid=&icep_uq=Gymboss+Timer&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" target="_blank">timer</a><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" alt="" /><img style="text-decoration: none; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&amp;amp;amp;pub=5574964122&amp;amp;amp;toolid=10001&amp;amp;amp;campid=5336833344&amp;amp;amp;customid=&amp;amp;amp;uq=Gymboss+Timer&amp;amp;amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt=""/>, 2 chairs ( cause it&#8217;s more comfortable this way ) a set of <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574964122&toolid=10001&campid=5336833344&customid=&icep_uq=Gymnastics+Rings&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" target="_blank">Gymnastics Rings</a><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" alt="" /><img style="text-decoration: none; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&amp;amp;amp;pub=5574964122&amp;amp;amp;toolid=10001&amp;amp;amp;campid=5336833344&amp;amp;amp;customid=&amp;amp;amp;uq=Gymnastics+Rings&amp;amp;amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt=""/> ( these are a must for you little home gym ) and a <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574964122&toolid=10001&campid=5336833344&customid=&icep_uq=pull+up+bar&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" target="_blank">Pull-Up bar</a><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" alt="" /><img class="lazy lazy-hidden" style="text-decoration: none; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0;" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" data-lazy-type="image" data-lazy-src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&amp;amp;amp;pub=5574964122&amp;amp;amp;toolid=10001&amp;amp;amp;campid=5336833344&amp;amp;amp;customid=&amp;amp;amp;uq=pull+up+bar&amp;amp;amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt=""/><noscript><img style="text-decoration: none; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&amp;amp;amp;pub=5574964122&amp;amp;amp;toolid=10001&amp;amp;amp;campid=5336833344&amp;amp;amp;customid=&amp;amp;amp;uq=pull+up+bar&amp;amp;amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt=""/><br /> to hand the rings on. But, if you are working out outside, then you won&#8217;t need a <a href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574964122&toolid=10001&campid=5336833344&customid=&icep_uq=pull+up+bar&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" target="_blank">Pull-Up bar</a><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" alt="" /><img class="lazy lazy-hidden" style="text-decoration: none; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0;" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" data-lazy-type="image" data-lazy-src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&amp;amp;amp;pub=5574964122&amp;amp;amp;toolid=10001&amp;amp;amp;campid=5336833344&amp;amp;amp;customid=&amp;amp;amp;uq=pull+up+bar&amp;amp;amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt=""/><noscript><img style="text-decoration: none; border: 0; padding: 0; margin: 0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&amp;amp;amp;pub=5574964122&amp;amp;amp;toolid=10001&amp;amp;amp;campid=5336833344&amp;amp;amp;customid=&amp;amp;amp;uq=pull+up+bar&amp;amp;amp;mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]" alt=""/>.</p><p>There is a total of 2 rounds, but ohh boy those two rounds are gonna stretch :). I suggest to time each exercise or each round individually, cause it makes it see where your weaknesses are, but in the end you should do what feels best to you as an individual.</p><p>This is how you will complete this routine:</p><ul><li>Elevated Crab to 3 Side Plank Push-ups &#8211; 51 reps</li><li>Drop Down Explosive Jump Push-ups &#8211; 30 reps</li><li>Dips &amp; Knee-ups on Rings &#8211; 30 reps</li><li>Pull-ups On Rings &#8211; 40 reps</li></ul><p>Now Reverse it Pyramid Style</p><ul><li>Pull-ups on Rings 50 reps</li><li>Dips &amp; Knee Ups &#8211; 36 reps</li><li>Drop Down Explosive Jump Push-ups &#8211; 36 reps</li><li>Elevated Crab to 3 Side Plank Push-ups &#8211; 63 reps</li></ul><p>&#160;</p><p><strong>My Time:</strong></p><p>It took me 26 minutes and 31 seconds to complete the first round. The second round round took me 33 minutes and 54 seconds. So yep, that was long <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" alt=":)" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODdhAQABAPAAAP///wAAACwAAAAAAQABAEACAkQBADs=" data-lazy-type="image" data-lazy-src="http://www.lovingfit.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" class="lazy lazy-hidden wp-smiley"/><noscript><img src="http://www.lovingfit.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif.pagespeed.ce.v_1TW3nWi5.gif" alt=":)" class="wp-smiley"/></p><p>Enjoy your workout Lovies!</p><p>Hugs,</p><p>Tati</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LovingFitwithTati" target="_blank" title="Facebook">LovingFit Facebook Page</a>&#160; &#8211; &#160;My Personal <a href="http://instagram.com/tatiannamania" target="_blank" title="Instagram">INSTAGRAM</a></p><br /><br /><img />&lt;iframe src="http://www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lovingfit.com%2Fexercises-workouts%2Fworkout-routines%2F336-reps-reversed-pyramid-upper-body-workout%2F&amp;amp;layout=standard&amp;amp;show-faces=true&amp;amp;width=450&amp;amp;action=like&amp;amp;colorscheme=light" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height:130px"&gt;<a href="http://www.programmingfacts.com">PHP Freelancer</a><a href="http://www.programmingfacts.com">PHP Freelancer</a>


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