So I finally got around to checking out the final workout of the Insanity series – Upper Body Weight Training. In this DVD, Shaun T takes you through some upper body exercises using handheld dumbbell weights.

I have always wanted to try this one since I am focused on adding muscle to the upper body.  The one thing though I never knew was what was required for this workout.  So, I will tell you should you ever want to try this:

  • Floor space equal to about the space you use for Insanity workouts
  • Free weight dumbbells – I think you really need an assorted variety of weights since each exercise is different.
  • a chair
  • a weight bench or similar

I personally did not have all of these things.  I only have 2 sets of dumbbells – 10’s and 25’s so I had to improvise on some exercises.

The workout starts out with a familiar warm up of about 6 minutes.  This is what makes this unique is that he blends in his cardio moves with the weight lifting.  You also stay on the standard 3 circuits of 3 exercises each.  But at the end of each repetition you are doing an Insanity exercise like high knees with a twist, or (gulp) power jumps!

I really did like this workout.  I don’t have a weight bench so I did those exercises on the floor.  I know it is not as effective, but it still worked.  I am going to purchase some 15’s and some 20’s so I can do these more effectively next time.  And judging by the pain in my arms and chest today I would say it worked!

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