Push Endurance Workout - 20min Beginner
This endurance-focused push session targets your chest, shoulders, and triceps using high-volume repetitions to build muscular stamina. By utilizing the handle accessories for all movements, you will maintain a high heart rate with minimal transition time. It is designed to help you stay strong for longer durations through efficient, controlled movements.
This is ideal for beginners looking to improve their muscular endurance or athletes like swimmers and cyclists who need high-repetition upper body stamina. It is also great for busy professionals who want a comprehensive push-day burn in a short window.
Equipment
Workout Plan
Keep rest periods minimal, between 30-45 seconds, to maintain the endurance stimulus and keep your heart rate elevated.
Bench Press
Chest, Triceps, Abs
Keep your back flat against the bench and maintain even tension on both handles throughout the movement.
Lateral Raise
Shoulders
Lift the handles out to your sides with a slight bend in your elbows feeling the digital weight resist the downward motion.
Triceps Kickback
Triceps
Keep your upper arms pinned to your sides and focus on the squeeze at the end of the cables extension.
Standing Overhead Press
Shoulders, Triceps
Engage your core to prevent arching your back as you press the handles toward the ceiling.
Why this order
We start with the heaviest compound movements like the bench press to utilize the most energy while you are fresh, followed by shoulder pressing. We then move into isolation work for the lateral deltoids and triceps to ensure total muscle fatigue through higher rep counts. Using only handles for the entire session eliminates equipment changes and keeps the training density high.
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Start Free with AI CoachFrequently Asked Questions
What weight should I select for high-rep endurance?
Tonal will suggest a starting weight, but aim for a load where the last 3 reps of each set feel challenging while still maintaining perfect form.
Can I use the Barbell for the bench press instead?
While Tonal supports the bar, this workout is programmed with handles to allow for a greater range of motion and to eliminate time spent swapping accessories.
How often should I perform this push routine?
For endurance goals, aim to perform this session 2 times per week with at least 48 hours of recovery between upper-body workouts.