Working the Upper Body

The video begins with a friendly chat about spring weather, leading into a discussion on the importance of upper body muscles, including the arms, chest, and shoulders. The anatomy of the arm is explained, highlighting the biceps, triceps, elbow, wrist, and hands. A series of upper body exercises are demonstrated, first without weights and then with small water bottles, to strengthen and warm up the muscles. The session emphasizes the significance of maintaining strong and flexible upper body muscles.

What are the main muscle groups involved in upper body strength?

• Arms, chest, and shoulders

• Legs, back, and neck

• Stomach, hips, and thighs

• Feet, hands, and head

Which muscle is located at the front of the upper arm?

• Deltoid

• Forearm

• Biceps

• Triceps

What is the function of the elbow in arm movement?

• To stabilize the arm

• To rotate the arm

• To bend the arm

• To extend the arm

What is the first exercise in the warm-up routine?

• Jumping jacks

• Push-ups

• Shoulder shrugs

• Arm circles

How should your palms be positioned during the initial arm curls?

• Facing inward

• Facing forward

• Facing backward

• Facing outward

What is the effect of adding small weights to the exercises?

• It has no effect

• It reduces muscle work

• It makes the exercises easier

• It enhances muscle work

What is the final exercise in the routine with weights?

• Arm curls

• Making a T with arms

• Shoulder shrugs

• Arm circles