Seated Strength Set A
Fitness Disclaimer


This set is for anyone who would prefer to start gaining strength from a seated position.

You will need:

  • A chair that allows you to sit in a comfortable neutral position
  • A pillow
  • A pair of weights, 2lb is a good start if just beginning
  • Optional - A resistance band
You may find that for some sets, you will want to use heavier or lighter weights, this is totally normal! For example, most people will be able to curl more weight than they can lift in a lateral straight arm raise.


Chest stretch, 20s forward, 20s backward - no weight
◦ Repeat 1x
Overhead arm stretch 20s right arm, 20s left arm - no weight
◦ Repeat 1x
Leg stretch, 20s right leg stretched out parallel to floor, 20s left leg - no weight
◦ Repeat 1x
Shoulder shrugs holding weights
◦ 3 sets of 10
Leg lifts, raising leg paralell to floor - no weights
◦ 3 sets of 10
Seated calf raises with weights just behind knees
◦ 3 sets of 10
Tricep press with weights
◦ 2 sets of 10
Seated leanbacks - no weights
◦ 3 sets of 10
Wrist curls with weights
◦ 3 sets of 10
Neck stretches: - no weight
◦ Right Ear to Right Shoulder, 10s
◦ Left Ear to Left Shoulder, 10s
◦ Chin to Chest, 10s
◦ Look over Right Shoulder, 10s
◦ Look over Left Shoulder, 10s
Front straight arm raise with weight
◦ 2 sets of 10
Seated side crunch - no weights
◦ 3 sets of 10 to right, then 10 to left
Leg pillow squeezes, hold squeeze 5 seconds each - no weights
◦ 2 sets of 10
Curls with weights
◦ 3 sets of 10
Thigh Push Outs, either using resistance band or hands as resistance
◦ 3 sets of 10
Seated Jumping Jacks - no weights
◦ 1 set of 30
Leg up and outs, raising bent leg up, out to the side, back to midline, then setting it back on the floor - no weights
◦ Each leg 10 times
Running in place- no weights
◦ 1 minute Forward folding stretch, move legs out to side and fold foward between them ◦ 10s
Chest stretch, 10s forward, 10s backward - no weight
◦ Repeat 1x
Overhead arm stretch 10s right arm, 10s left arm - no weight
◦ Repeat 1x
Leg stretch, 20s right leg stretched out parallel to floor, 20s left leg - no weight
◦ Repeat 1x