Chair Seated Uppercut
Strengthen your core & upper body with Chair Seated Uppercuts! A great low-impact exercise you can do anywhere.
The Chair Seated Uppercut mainly works the shoulders and biceps, with help from the traps and forearms. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Uppercut Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Biceps (biceps brachii)
Secondary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Inner Forearm (wrist flexors)
Chair Seated Uppercut Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair Seated Uppercut
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair with your feet planted firmly on the ground, shoulder-width apart.
Keep your back straight and your core engaged throughout the exercise.
Begin with your hands at waist level, palms facing up, as though you are holding a pair of dumbbells for executing uppercuts.
Twist your torso slightly as you lift one hand up in an uppercut motion, bringing your fist toward the opposite shoulder while your other hand remains in the starting position.
Flex your biceps and shoulders as you perform the uppercut, and engage your core to support the twisting motion.
Lower your hand back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
Repeat with the other hand, alternating uppercuts for the desired number of repetitions.
Make sure to maintain control and avoid using momentum to lift your hands. Utilize your muscles to perform each uppercut, ensuring good form and muscle engagement. This exercise helps in improving upper body strength and core stability.
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Chair Seated Uppercut FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Uppercut work?
The Chair Seated Uppercut mainly works the shoulders and biceps, with help from the traps and forearms. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and biceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Uppercut?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Uppercut go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Chair Seated Uppercut variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Max Speed Uppercut, Chair Seated Across-Body Punch, Chair Seated Punch and Stool Seated Punch.
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