Back and Biceps Workout

by | Jul 21, 2015 | Uncategorized

Hello Fitness World!
I know it’s been a long time since I posted,  I want to share with you a back and biceps workout that I did today at the gym.  I am hoping to post more regularly from here on out!  Last year was a big year for me of getting a promotion with my company, attempting to make gains working out, moving to Maui for a few months for work (while failing at getting my workouts in), and then moving back to my permanent home on Oahu.  Fast-forwarded to now and I am getting ready to move again soon for a few months (destination TBA).

I am really determined to make sure I don’t slip up again on my workouts…..NO EXCUSES…I mean it this time!  Could this be the year that I finally get my 6-pack?  It will be hard, REAL HARD.  It will take blood, sweat, and maybe even tears….but I believe I can do it.  I’ve come so close, RIDICULOUSLY close, only to give up and regress.  I am determined not to let that happen again.

On top of this 6-pack goal, I’m considering competing in a bikini competition, but keep going back and forth on my decision.  Some of my friends have had bad experiences from it while others absolutely love it.  If anyone reading this has thoughts on the matter, please let me know in the comments below.  I would love to hear different opinions and experiences from girls (or guys) that have competed or are thinking of competing….hmmm.

Since being back on Oahu I’ve made a lot of progress with building my strength, I can do things that I could NEVER do before.  The highlight of my year so far is being able to do 10 Pull-ups unassisted!  When I first started attempting to do pull-ups, I could only do 2.  Now on a good day I can do 2 solid sets of 10 pull-ups!

Having said that, here is the back and biceps workout that I did today.  I also threw a little bit of abs and cardio in there (my two weakest areas).  I had a “weak” day today overall but got through it.  Because of time constraints, I did a lot of drop sets for this back and biceps to shorten the workout time, which also made it more intense.  If you try this workout, please let me know what you think in the comments below.  Always remember to use good form, this is not a lifting contest!   Good night to you all!  ~Esther~

 

Back and Biceps Workout

 

1.  Pull-ups : 3 sets to failure

My results:

10 reps

8 reps

6 reps

2.  One-hand Dumbbell Row:  3 sets of 10 reps (drop sets)

My results:

37.5 x 10

35 x 10

32.5 x 10

3.  Standing Cable Lat Pull-down:  3 sets of 10 reps, then 1 drop set of 20 reps

20 x 10

20 x 10

20 x 10

(drop) 10 x 20

4.  Seated Cable Row:  2 sets of 10 reps, 1 drop set (I used the pulley attachments for this)

20 x 10

20 x 10

17.5 x 10

5.  Bicep Curls:  3 sets of 10 reps (drop sets)

20 x 10

(drop) 17.5 x 10

(drop) 15 x 10

6.  21’s :  2 sets of 21

20 x 21

20 x 21

7.  Hanging Leg Raises:  3 sets of 15 or to failure

15

15

10

8.  Stair Master:  10 minutes (Go intense to the point where you’re out of breath)

 

Here’s a short clip from my back and biceps workout of me doing pull-ups:

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Esther Kim

Thank you so much for stopping by! I’m Esther, a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor based in Honolulu, Hawaii. I’m passionate about helping women achieve their fitness goals through Pilates Workouts At Home, and I love sharing tips and advice on how to make Pilates a fun and accessible part of everyday life. I also have a love for athleisure wear and cute, fashionable outfits, embracing that Pilates Girlie Life in style. On my blog, you’ll find a mix of Pilates routines, fitness advice, and fashion hauls to inspire your fitness journey and lifestyle