Bodyweight & Home · Bodyweight · Intermediate

Zero-Equipment Upper Body Pump

Engineered to overcome the traditional limitation of home bodyweight training by pairing pushing angles with horizontal pulling mechanics to create a balanced upper-body stimulus.

Duration 30 Min
Equipment Bodyweight
Targets Pectorals, Upper Back, Triceps
Level Intermediate
Est. Burn ~250 kcal
Part of Multi-Day Plan

3-Day Bodyweight & Calisthenics Strength Program

8-week structured training cycle with progressive overload and scheduled rest days.

Weekly Schedule:
00:00 timer
Active Movement
1 of 4: close-grip push-up
Set 1 of 4
Calculated Burn
0 kcal
Live MET Estimation

Workout Routine Schedule (4 Movements)

Complete each movement in order. Tap the checkmark after each set to track your progress, or tap Swap to change equipment.

#1
close-grip push-up form demonstration
Close-Grip Push-Up
triceps · body weight · 4 Sets × 12 reps · 30s rest
Form Tip: Lock in triceps activation with narrow hand placement.
Set 1 12 reps
Set 2 12 reps
Set 3 12 reps
Set 4 12 reps
#2
bodyweight squatting row form demonstration
Bodyweight Squatting Row
upper back · body weight · 4 Sets × 12 reps · 60s rest
Form Tip: Superset immediately with horizontal rows to hit the antagonist lats and rhomboids.
Set 1 12 reps
Set 2 12 reps
Set 3 12 reps
Set 4 12 reps
#3
clock push-up form demonstration
Clock Push-Up
pectorals · body weight · 3 Sets × 10 reps · 30s rest
Form Tip: Widen the hand stance to shift load across the sternal pectoral head.
Set 1 10 reps
Set 2 10 reps
Set 3 10 reps
#4
bodyweight squatting row (with towel) form demonstration
Bodyweight Squatting Row (with Towel)
upper back · body weight · 3 Sets × 10 reps · 60s rest
Form Tip: Pull firmly against the towel anchor, squeezing the shoulder blades together at peak contraction.
Set 1 10 reps
Set 2 10 reps
Set 3 10 reps

Coaching Tips & Progression Advice

  • Perform exercise A then immediately transition to exercise B before resting.
  • Squeeze the working muscle at the top of each concentric contraction for a full 1-second hold.
  • Maintain neutral cervical spine alignment without tucking or extending the neck.
Example Training Routine

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An example session to adapt to your experience, equipment and recovery. Independent professional review is not claimed. Check the movement instructions before starting.

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What to Eat After This Workout

Take in 35g protein to support upper body protein synthesis.

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