8 Minute upper body at home workout

Whether you run, cycle or hike, your legs and lungs are accustomed to getting a good workout. But what about your upper body? Strong arms help hold you up while on the bike; they help you power up hills whether you’re running or walking. The good news is it doesn’t take long to firm your upper body—the following routine takes less than 10 minutes to complete.
The routine below is divided into four circuits. Perform the exercises in each set back-to-back, then enjoy a quick break before moving on to the next circuit. You’ll end the workout with a quick round of burpees. 
The GIFs below will teach you how to perform each exercise. Do the entire workout once—it should take you about eight minutes, so no excuses! And if you’re looking for a crazy-tough routine, rest for 90 seconds, then repeat the entire circuit one more time.

Circuit 1
Diamond Push-Ups
Start in a plank position. Bring index fingers and thumbs to meet, forming a triangle under chest. Bend elbows and lower torso as close to ground as possible. Push through palms to straighten arms. Modify this move by dropping to knees. Do 10 reps.

Superman Holds With Squeeze
Lie face down on mat and hold arms out to sides at shoulder-height, thumbs facing up. Lift chest, arms and legs off ground simultaneously. Pause, then lower back to mat. Do 10 reps, then rest for 30 seconds.

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Circuit 2
Plank Ups
Start in a forearm plank. Keeping abs tight and spine long, pick up right arm and right palm on ground. Repeat on left side, ending up in a high-plank position. Now reverse the movement, replacing right palm with right elbow and left palm with left elbow. That’s 1 rep. Be sure to keep hips still and facing the ground throughout the routine. Do 10 reps, alternating starting arms with each rep.

Inchworm to Push-Up
Start standing with feet hip-width apart. Hinge forward at hips and place palms on floor, bending knees as needed to reach. Walk hands forward so that you’re in a plank position. Do 1 push-up, keeping elbows close to torso, dropping to knees if needed. Walk hands back toward feet and stand up. That’s 1 rep. Do 10 total. Rest for 30 seconds.

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Circuit 3
Dive Bomber Push-Up
Start in a downward facing dog position. Sweep chest down and through arms lowering through a push-up. Straighten arms end in a cobra position. Now push through palms and hips to return to downward facing dog. That’s 1 rep. Do 10 reps.

Tricep Dips
Stand in front of a chair or couch seat. Place hands on seat with fingers pointing forward. Keep back flat and walk legs out in front of body. Bend arms and lower butt toward ground, being sure to keep elbows directly behind body. Straighten arms to complete 1 rep. Do 10 reps.

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Circuit 4
Burpees
Your favorite. Our favorite.
Start standing. Squat down until hands touch floor and kick feet back into a plank position. Drop chest to floor, then jump feet wide, then to the sides of hands, then back to standing position. Jump up and immediately move to the next rep. Do as many reps as you can for one minute. Your goal: Do at least 15 reps.