Although your upper body is less of a factor, you still need to train it properly to prevent possible injury, soreness, and to help maintain good posture.

Below are a few of my top upper body exercises that mainly focus on the large muscle groups, which consist of the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, pecs, biceps, triceps. Good luck and I recommend performing two or three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions.

Top 5 Upper Body Exercises To Prepare For Horseback Riding

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Top 5 Upper Body Exercises to Prepare for Horseback Riding

Out of all the posts and blogs that I have done, I don’t ever remember discussing my actual workout routine. I used to do cardio before my weight training, but have recently switched the two and have had a great deal of success. This allows me to have more energy and stamina during my weight training portion.

I typically workout five to six days a week for about an hour to an hour and a half at a time. Each day I break down certain muscle groups basically in a push-pull form followed by three to five miles of jogging. This helps me work every large muscle group at least twice a week and has worked for me for several years now.

I do approximately four to five lifts per body part each day followed by several sets of abdominal exercises before my cardio. I also use a super-set form of lifting style as well. This helps keep the heart rate up while increasing stamina and I can get more done in less time as well. Below are what my days usually consist of:

Monday/Thursday: Chest/Back/Abs

Tuesday/Friday: Biceps/Triceps/Abs

Wednesday/Saturday: Legs/Shoulders/Forearms

And again each day of lifting is followed by three to five miles of jogging. This works for me, but like I have said before that every “body” is different and that you need to find what works for you. Good luck and results will come to those that sacrifice the time and effort!

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Mathue Johnson’s Cardio and Weight Training Workout