Exercises of the Week #9 - Cable Cross Moves for the Computer Jockies

These two exercises are for anything shoulder and upper back. These are often used to realign shoulder position due to a career of working at a desk and computer. These are great upper body tension relievers. As the blogger, I do these moves during every work out. ENOY!

Functional Fitness #170 - Easy Bicep Curl from Live Functional on Vimeo.

Notice position of the Cable Cross Arms, single handle on each arm.

+Weight in Heels to mid-foot, knees slightly bent, abs engaged, chest up, shoulder blades back, squeeze palms towards your ears, biceps will light up, bring da fire, hehe

10-15 lbs is a good start weight if you are new,
15-20 if you want more challenge
25-50 if you want more (increase slow, no hurry to get huge)

Functional Fitness #172 - Scapula Stabilizing: Upper W's from Live Functional on Vimeo.

Notice position of the cable cross arms.

Things to Feel:

+Weight in mid foot to heels, knees slightly bent, butt is leaning slightly away from machine, chest up, abs engaged, arms are holding a slight angle, elbows should be holding the angle, push through knuckles, feel fingers wrapping around the handle
+Breath: Inhale on the push, exhale on the return (it will feel weird, keep at it, your lungs will thank you on the third set)
+Weight Stack starts easy 10 lbs. The upper limit of this exercise is around 35 lbs. The muscle groups on this exercise are smaller, so start slow. 10-15 reps for 2-3 sets