Upper Body

Upper Body Workouts That Match Your Gear And Pace

How To Get The Most From This Collection

Train your arms, chest, shoulders, back, and core using what you have on hand—adjustable dumbbells, bands or loops, a kettlebell, a sturdy bench, or simply bodyweight. For live stats, pair a heart rate monitor or supported equipment in the Fitscope app so you can keep early sets easy to moderate, then finish strong with clean form and steady breathing. If you like a weights-first approach, explore our upper body dumbbell workouts at https://www.fitscope.com/playlist/dumbbells.

 

Dial in comfort with smart setup: set a bench to a slight incline for pressing and keep loop bands under consistent tension on pull-aparts with palms softly turned up. If you train on cables, this upper body functional trainer plan offers structured progressions at https://www.fitscope.com/playlist/upper-body-functional-trainer. Build broader strength with our strength training classes when you want longer or mixed sessions at https://www.fitscope.com/class/strength-training. For a technique refresher, see chest training tips that cover elbow and wrist alignment at https://www.fitscope.com/blog/ladies-dont-forget-your-chest-workout. For accurate readings, wear a heart rate strap snug just below the chest or place a wrist sensor above the wrist bone, and lock adjustable dumbbell plates before you start. Pair and go.

 

FAQs: Upper Body Questions

How should I choose my first upper-body session from this collection if I’m brand new to streaming classes and strength work?
Look for beginner-labeled options that are bodyweight or use simple tools like resistance bands, preview the coach’s cueing style, confirm the class fits your available gear, and use the app filters to pick an approachable session you can repeat consistently.

Do I need special machines or gear to start following these upper-body classes at home?
Not at all—many sessions are bodyweight-only or use common items like adjustable dumbbells, resistance bands, a bench, or a kettlebell, and you can stream on any device without connecting equipment unless you want live performance metrics.

How can I see my real-time workout stats while doing these upper-body sessions?
Connect a compatible heart rate monitor or Bluetooth-enabled equipment through the app to display live stats on screen, and if your machine is not listed, Fitscope often supports connection via common sensors so you still see pace, effort, and calories.

My schedule is irregular—how can I fit these upper-body workouts into short time windows and still progress?
Use the shorter, targeted sessions focused on arms, shoulders, or chest for efficient stimulus, repeat different short classes across the week to vary intensity, and track improvement in the app’s history instead of relying on long single workouts.

I’d rather avoid heavy weights at first—how can I safely scale these classes without coaching cues or one-on-one instruction?
Choose the beginner or bodyweight options and classes that use resistance bands or light dumbbells, follow the coach’s regressions, pause as needed, and use heart-rate feedback to stay at a comfortable effort level while you build confidence.