One set of a compound exercise, or isolation towards the end…followed by 3 mini-sets of a complementary exercise to really turn up the intensity! The need for focus, moving with intention and control heightens as we progress!
A flow hitting the back, biceps and shoulders pop up throughout the workout too which I know you will enjoy!
The timer will be varied during it comprising of longer sets and cluster sets! There will be the main exercise with a duration of 60 seconds followed by 20 seconds of rest before moving into a ‘complimentary’ movement in cluster format with the timer being 20 seconds of work with 20 seconds rest in between and performing this cluster set 3 times in total!
There is a staple within today’s session and it will appear 3 times throughout the session. It will be 60 seconds in duration each time it appears! It is a flow sequence and for this, I will be using my ‘medium’ weights today which are 2 x 8kg for your reference!
60
SUPINE ROW
20 x 3
BENT OVER ROW
60
CHEST PRESS
20 x 3
DIAMOND PRESS
STAPLE
60
SUPINE ROW
PALMS UP CURL
ARNOLD PRESS
60
SHOULDER PRESS
20 x 3
ALTERNATING PRESS
60
‘SLOW’ DIPS (on chair or bars)
3 x 20
MODERATE PACED!
STAPLE
60
SUPINE ROW
PALMS UP CURL
ARNOLD PRESS
60
ALTERNATING BICEP CURLS
3 x 20
HAMMER CURLS
60
REAR DELT FLY
3 x 20
PARTIALS!
STAPLE
60
SUPINE ROW
PALMS UP CURL
ARNOLD PRESS
60
ARC RAISE
3 x 20
HAMMER FRONTAL RAISE
60
LATERAL RAISES
3 x 20
PARTIALS!
FINISHER!
30/30/30/60
X1 DUMBBELL
HAMMER CURLS
HAMMER RAISE
HAMMER PRESS
COMBO!
I loved the staple in this session! The combination of the smooth transitions, aiming for that precise movement and controlling that curl on the negative is exactly why I love a flow!
I am sure you will agree with me that the first 20 seconds of the cluster sets feel so much easier than the last…the intensity definitely grows!
There isn’t a muscle not challenged today…and I hope you feel very proud after this session!
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Fantastic! I totally enjoyed that workout. I loved how you even had to break during sets
Awesome thank you very hard work but will be worth it

This has to be one of my favorite upper body workouts!
So loved it! Started my Fuel journey with 2kg and 3kgs, today was using 4kgs and5 kgs throughout. So pleased my 62year old body is getting stronger and stronger. Well done everyone else on same journey and massive thank you to wonderful Caroline for making this possible x
24/2/25
Amazing
Love the music today!!
Only ryia not noone
Absolutely love your energy and workout routines!
09.01.25
this was amazing! I enjoyed it a lot.Thanks Caroline!
I enjoyed the workout


Upper body days are always so humbling :')
Day 22 Done!!!


Wow what a fantastic workout



22/11/24. I love arm training, an excellent, powerful and effective routine. In the past, I focused more on leg and glute work, but I have understood that I must exercise all the muscles in the body and with Caro's routines I have become disciplined, consistent and 100% motivated to do the training she tells me to do. Thank you very much Caro for being and being there. God bless you. I greet you with much love from Mexico.
completed October 29, 2024, with 30lbs DB, 15 lbs DB (can't go higher for shoulder press, pain in left arm), 10 lbs DB for raises
66 here! this workout was amazing!! I've gotten so much stronger following you! Thank you
Тяжелая тренировка на ноги после месяца перерыва!
Супер. Плечи горят
Completed 10/10/24. 8/10/12 lb db.
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completed September 27, 2024, with 30lbs DB and 15/12/10 lbs DB
wonderful!!!! great job!
Thanks, great workout! My arms are feeling it.
08/19/24!! 108 sober days


I don’t think I’ll be able to move my arms freely for 2 days!
fabulous upper body sesh !!! clusters get ya everytime !!! ty @CarolineGirvan
2 x 20lb rows, 15lb presses, 12lb delts, 10lb laterals
What a great arm workout although I cannot feel my arms lol I made the mistake
Thank you Caroline xx
Of thinking that finsher looked easy ah haha how wrong was I to choose a heavier weight? But I persisted with it and finished strong as
That workout made me feel strong
my muscles are quivering! I wish there was push-ups though! Thank you CG

