Joint Driven Strength - Upper Limb Conditioning

Axel uses yoga blocks and dowels to break your upper limb down into joint driven components, from isolation holds and scapular engagement to thoracic mobility and a strategic plank series.
Duration49min
SWEAT avg· 0 ratings
This isn’t just an upper body workout; it’s a deep dive into how your joints create strength. In this session, Axel uses yoga blocks and dowels to break the upper limb down into intentional, joint-driven components. You’ll explore isolation holds, co-contractions, and precise scapular engagement to truly fire up the shoulders and upper back. By manipulating lever length with a long dowel and block, you’ll challenge wrist and forearm activation in a way that builds resilient, functional strength from the ground up. After priming the joints and connective tissue, you’ll move into thoracic range-of-motion work to unlock mobility where it matters most; then channel that new control into focused bicep isolation and a strategic plank series to finish strong. Expect slow, deliberate work. Expect the burn. This workout does not include a cool-down stretch, but we have some great options here!
Bring This
Yoga BlocksDowelDumbbellsBench
Dismounts1beginning

What members are saying

  • Lisa C.Jul 30, 2026

    Intensive! Axel, your instruction is amazing. I can feel this upper limb workout. Loved using the dowel, the wall and the bench. Thank you.

1,900+ classes. Live sessions. One membership.