IRON Series 30 Min Upper Body Workout - Shoulders, Back, Chest | 2

Ready for some heavy lifting? Every part of your upper body will be under tension and load with a series of exercises to promote the growth of muscle.
This entire workout involves dumbbells… all you will need aside from dumbbells is a mat!
The timer will be on for 60 seconds per exercise with 30 seconds rest inbetween!
The dumbbells I am using for your reference are 2 x 17.5kg, 2 x 10kg and 2 x 4kg. Below are the specific weights I am using for each exercise!
17.5kg
CHEST PRESS
CHEST PRESS
CHEST PRESS
10kg
FLYES
FLYES
FLYES
17.5kg
RENEGADE ROW
RENEGADE ROW
RENEGADE ROW
17.5kg
PULLOVER
PULLOVER
PULLOVER
10kg
SHOULDER PRESS
SHOULDER PRESS
SHOULDER PRESS
4kg
REAR DELT FLY
LATERAL RAISE
REAR DELT FLY
LATERAL RAISE
Finisher:
10kg
ALTERNATING FRONTAL RAISE
FRONTAL RAISE X1 dumbbell
These workouts will highlight to many of us that we can infact consider increasing the weight we have previously used.
It is not often I increase my weight, and infact sometimes I will use lighter weights than I could do such as 15kg for lunges in day 1 or 10kg for the shoulder press whereas I could do heavier if seated etc but I find it helps if I provide what weights I am using in relation to each workout as the timer varies, therefore the rest. Other aspects that affect the weight include when in the workout do I do a certain exercise, what came before it and how many sets.
Though I do think many of you might end up considering upping your weight particularly in lower body workouts as we progress!
We will be hitting the arms specifically on day 5 even though the biceps and triceps were involved in this workout and also within day 3!
You should notice just how much demand is on the triceps on particular during the chest press and also shoulder press!
Day 2 Upper Body! Let’s hit it!
Cx
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Disclaimer: If you are new to exercise or planning on embarking on a new fitness programme, you should consult your physician. This video may offer health, fitness or nutritional information and is meant for educational purposes only. This information is not meant as an alternative to seeking professional medical advice or suggested treatment. Please know that performing any exercise or programme is solely at your own risk.

[@amiraxperimentalx]

Dear Caroline, as a mom of deep special needs teens, obese, unemployed, plagued with depression, feeling I'm not physically and mentally able to take care of them, I am SO glad people told me about your channel. Started yesterday, I'm aching all over the place, but I feel so happy to be abble to do workouts. I'm in tears, truly. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@bonvoyage4212]

Hope you'll feel better soon

[@franberlin77]

Keep on moving! You *are* strong.

[@martapersefone]

❤

[@KC8659]

Keep pushing we are all in this together!! Much love to you ❤❤

[@yellowflowers1962]

As a fulltime caregiver to my son who has brain cancer, I get you. This is my "me" time, Caroline's workouts give me strength, happiness and poise to get through the rest of my life ❤❤❤

[@saachinaik265]

This is the only channel where I've never seen a single hate comment. Speaks volumes about how positive our community is ♥️.

[@minetteestrada4639]

Caroline is so special 💕

[@alessiamarigliani9220]

This is so true ♥️

[@rooro6798]

So true!! It's because she really cares about her audience and she provides quality content and realistic goals. I admire the fact that she doesn't use clickbaits to gain more followers! Some fitness channels have toxic comment sections that make me feel uncomfortable, but not Caroline. Under her videos I only find positive, encouraging comments and this is one of the reasons why I love her and her channel ❤️ I haven't followed any of her programs yet, I just did some of her workouts, but I loved them, they made me feel good.

[@Phoenixrises89]

💗💗💗

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi Saachi...so true! Caroline is a very special person and her community is just filled with very special people too! We are always kind, positive and supportive to each other without exception! It makes Caroline’s channel a safe place for everyone and somewhere so very special! We are the best community anywhere on social media! I have no doubts about that! Have a lovely day and a great workout! Matthew

[@alexanajarro9906]

Let's just take a moment to admire the production of this program and every CG program!! I can definitely notice some changes in the color palette, theme, dumbbells, the clothes, the quality overall. I don't know if it's just me but I'm impressed by how detailed Caroline workouts and videos are!! They are perfect in every way from beginning to end. Thank you Caroline!!🥰

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi Alexa...such a true comment! I just love the creative details that Caroline puts into her videos! Every single one is a work of art in its own right! In this series I’m loving the iron ochre colours...imaginative, creative and so interesting! What a star Caroline is! Have a great workout today! Matthew

[@CarolineGirvan]

Hello Alexa, thank you so much for writing this… it makes me so happy that you like the aesthetics! It’s my front room so just trying to make it look interesting!😆 I hope you have an amazing 6 weeks of straight up lifting Alexa! 🤩👊🏼

[@heatherpoletti6692]

She looks beautiful in every color.

[@evancristin7408]

Yes! She is into every detail. Amazing!!! 💕✨

[@michellenixon2862]

I totally agree, the thought and time that is put into each video is unbelievable and greatly appreciated. I was a personal trainer for a long time and I tell everyone I know about Caroline, so thank you Caroline, you are the best! xx

[@starshine9836]

i love it so straightforward, no bs, just work, no excessive talking during workout

[@taniadixon333]

Whoooooooooo love love. I'm 54 and done all your Epic programs. I have more muscle than I had when I was 20. U rock caroline and so inspiring

[@loribetts1030]

I'm a similar age can! I ask what size weights you started with?

[@jeannelynngray]

I don't know why but when I see you, in the middle of a workout, pause to catch yourself and reset... I gives me so much strength to keep going. I'm getting back to a healthy lifestyle after six months of heartache and struggles and now I actually wake up excited to face the day because, first thing in the morning, I get to do one of your workouts! I can't wait for tomorrow!

[@rook37]

it honestly helps a lot! these videos are always a bit intimidating with how much you're trying to do, and it really helps seeing the instructor is human too haha

[@matthewalmond8274]

Wasn’t yesterday such a brilliant start to thus new series! And today we have thus fantastic upper body workout to look forward to...once again all our favourite exercises here but it’s going to be intense...interesting to use such a wide variation of weights! Thank you to everyone who has written such lovely replies to my comments and thank you, Caroline, for everything that you Do!

[@nikolinajosipovic4374]

Morning Matthew.. so true it is all here in today’s workout and I like it.. looking forward for this one later.. enjoy😃

[@minetteestrada4639]

I had such a great time, Matthew. I didn’t even notice it was the end of the workout already. Looking forward to today’s upper body session! Let’s smash this 😄

[@irinaandra8080]

Hello Matthew, what powerful start for this new series! Have fun today!

[@anthonycraig274]

Hey Matthew, it’s always great starting Caroline’s new series but being part of the community is the magic sauce.

[@suzettec7740]

Good morning Mathew. Happy Tuesday. Let’s hit it! Looks a great workout

[@zoesdream]

I love the feeling I get when I hear the epic “Done!” music. It makes me feel like a hero. Thanks Caroline!

[@lorrainesherman7566]

I did enjoy this workout. I am 74, just starting exercising with weights, much easier than another program I was using. Will definitely continue with you Caroline.

[@user-ju5pd1mn6i]

I love this series. I love it's no nonsense and just the right amount of time. I love that there's no talking, just getting down to business. No ad breaks.

[@hannahbrown5965]

I am loving the Iron series already! everything! The format, the music, & 30 min workouts are perfect to fit into our lives now everything is busy again! plus I feel I work so hard in those 30 minutes! 💪🏻 Also thank you Caroline for the tips & advice, even just the breathing & visualising the muscle when working it, it’s surprising how much this helps the way the dumbells are used. I’ve never loved weights this much ever 😀 thank you

[@matthewalmond8274]

Lovely comment, Hannah! Very well said!

[@rosaliadnetto8941]

Yes the shorter duration is a motivating factor. The 60 sec each exercise X 3 is challenging but also rewarding. It's 👍 feeling after though.

[@briana-kb5ph]

Loving this format- 1minute + multiple sets. Really end up feeling the fatigue! Everything on this channel just gets better and better . 💜💜

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi Briana...so true...what a wonderful place this channel is! Like you I loved the format today...I love how the intensity just builds up over the three sets! Have a lovely day! Matthew

[@CarolineGirvan]

Oh yesssss Briana!! Those 1 minute sets, although slightly longer, promote you to pace yourself more and almost require more range of movement each rep! Thrilled you are loving the format of this series Briana! A perfect series to revisit and if keeping notes of weights you use, you could work towards increasing weights over time even on afew of the movements! Cx

[@Elena-px7bj]

Loving this format too 🙌 and upper body is my fav 😍

[@Debbielifestyle71]

This is my first time joining a series from the beginning! Love love love everything ❤️ The community is amazing, no negativity. Bring on day 3 tomorrow 😁

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi Deborah...you are so welcome here and I’m so glad you are enjoying the series! You’ll always have so much support from this lovely, kind community! Hope you have a very happy day! Matthew

[@CarolineGirvan]

Oh fantastic Deborah!! It’s going to be a no frills, straight up lifting series which I am so ready for!! Just putting in the work! I hope you enjoy the journey with us! Cx

[@CarmelaSa]

Me too!!! Abs I’m loving it… feel the entire workout and pain on every muscle… missed that feeling 🤍

[@marianneeverett5153]

I love your workout. It’s not so much where I can’t look forward to it, but it’s enough to make me want to do it every day. Thank you so much for all you do. Your terrific!❤

[@pamhn4147]

I may have found your channel a little bit late but i just want to say that i'm starting my 2024 year with your training series and i'm enjoying them tyyy so much for these videos ❤

[@alliunderwood6481]

Never too late I’ve been doing these !! 🎉

[@sheezcute]

Same! 🎉❤

[@nickim1302]

DITTO! Just found the channel and leg day today.........definitely feeling a little wobbly down those stairs :)

[@baileyboy190]

Same ❤

[@yourlocalganyu12]

Me too man! Let's maintain those goals !!!

[@coldtink93]

I’ve always had preference for a 30 min workout. This series is perfect! Loved this one. I did modify the renegade row to tapping each shoulder alternatively without weight for anyone who found that movement difficult

[@LimitlessMinds1111]

Ohhh thanks ffor thisss!! Will definitely use this🤗🤗

[@adrienne4063]

I'm doing this series now haha. I could do the renegade with the weights but just found it too hard on my wrists to hold on to the weights in the plank position. So I put the weights on the floor next to my hands and just lifted the weights and put them back down each time, instead of using them to support my body.

[@Debbie3360]

Because I have a foot issue I do a bird dog for the legs as another alternative

[@ButterfliesWishful]

Yess, this was hard for my hands as well.

[@solar0wind]

@@adrienne4063 I did a mix of what she did and what you described because the dumbbells I have aren't the most comfortable to put all your weight on😂They cut into the skin. So for me it wasn't really the wrists, but just the skin on my palms. So yeah, the variant you described is very useful.

[@KyleIrwin]

Absolutely LOVING this series so far! Despite being relatively shorter length workouts, I can definitely feel it after! 💪Case in point - I had to type this with my nose as my upper body is taking a wee break from doing anything right now 🤣 Can't wait until tomorrow!

[@ambermyers6765]

😂😂😂

[@dineyredz]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Tawadeb]

Lol

[@brigittegarrett4098]

I am so out of shape that I did most of the exercises with no weights and even that was challenging. I’m excited to keep it up and feel sore but energized! Thanks Caroline!!

[@MamaBoo444]

I am absolutely loving this Iron Series. At 55 y.o., my body is already responding much better to the superslow movements rather than the typical faster paced movements I've been doing for the last year or two. Thank you CG!

[@billandsuzyhammel4117]

Started yesterday and already LOVING it! I like that if you need a pause, you take a pause. You vs You. ❤ it!

[@minetteestrada4639]

I enjoyed yesterday’s workout so much, Caroline! It felt like Heat and Beastmode combined.. Lots of sweat and fun. I woke up early to do it, and I woke up looking forward to the workout. Thank you thank you thank you! :) cannot wait to do today’s upper body sessoon

[@annereidy515]

Slow & intense. Challenging with the different weights. Lots of 🔥🔥 but fun here. Loving this series too Minette 💪💪

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi Minette...you will so much enjoy this session when you do it! Straightforward exercises....but so intense by the end! If you have time the 5 min push ups add on is a great way to round things off! Have a lovely day! Matthew

[@minetteestrada4639]

@@annereidy515 love that there is a focus on going slower this time, Anne 😀 I’ll bring out all my weights! See you tomorrow

[@minetteestrada4639]

@@matthewalmond8274 5 mins push up ad on? Why not! Thanks for the heads up, Matthew 😄 hope you had a great day!

[@amfwwc]

I’ve been working out with Caroline for around a year now and I felt super strong after today’s workout. I remember doing 30lb dumbbells for chest press and that being hard a year ago, and now I did the chest press, renegade rows and pullover with 40lb dumbbells in this workout(which is slightly more than 17.5kg). I feel so proud of myself for completing this workout with those weights. I am so grateful for Caroline!

[@alpharabbit1]

Awesome workout as usual. Thank you for making a lifting focused series. So many fitness KZbin channels are cardio/hiit centric, but I just want to lift weights so I am grateful to you.

[@obohemma1983]

Dear caroline thank u for all this workout and tomorrow is day 1 I love all your video thank u

[@rachelmariasnow88]

Second time doing this Iron program. So grateful for Caroline and these amazing programs. My muscle growth is astonishing.

[@saachinaik265]

Hi Caroline 🙋🏻‍♀️, I'm pretty sure everyone noticed the new CG dumbbells you are using😏. Could you let us know when they would be available for purchase? I was looking for an opportunity to thank you financially for these awesome workouts you provide us with, and low and behold this is the perfect opportunity. 🤩

[@angie1huynh]

@saachi naik. Me too I absolutely love the new dumbbells.

[@Connie700]

Lol I noticed her CG weights too. I thought it was only me who haven’t worked out with her long enough not to notice.

[@ana_d_73]

Definitely! Caroline is one of the few YT personalities I'd buy products from. Her regimes are always balanced, well produced, effective, so any merch or equipment she releases is bound to be quality too. Plus, the added aesthetic bonus.

[@jokintz1]

My legs are very fatigued after lower body this morning. I look forward to upper body tomorrow morning - I’m sure it will be intense!! Have a great day Matthew!

[@Lily_22_10]

I’d love her to release the dumbbells and some more CG merchandise. I’d love to buy it to support her x

[@sheilasammy4511]

This is my 2nd workout with you and i can feel the effects of the exercise. At 74 i was losing muscle mass and firming up was difficult but i believe if i stick with you i will be proud of myself and what you are contributing to keep me fit. Of course the ultimate credit goes to God and i thank Him for people like you. If you have any suggestions i will be happy to hear from you.

[@teresaflynn2108]

Loving this series! Love the music, the pace, the length, the look, love everything about it! Thank you Caroline x

[@stacysasson2460]

Love this series so far!!! And loving the extra tips you provide us!👍🏻❤️

[@karenmerchant1153]

I’m repeating this programme after having time out due to life stuff. I can hardly walk after yesterday’s leg day so will drop the weights today to ease myself back in!.. it’s so good to be back ❤ 💪

[@alliunderwood6481]

Same !! Good luck 💪🏻

[@KimberlyNewman1]

I started with Caroline’s 15 min. Kettlebell and 15 min. standing abs added to my 4 mile walks 4-5 days a week. Now I’m doing the Iron Series, not with her heavy weights but I plan on increasing as I go along. I love these workout and can’t thank Caroline enough for putting these up on KZbin. Many many thanks Caroline.

[@amalboumen9622]

we're proud of you mam

[@iamdevanshkalra]

Can’t wait to do this after my class 🤩 Lower body still quite sore from yesterday, absolutely loving the IRON series!!

[@shubhidayal337]

I finished day 1 an hour ago... Barely able to walk.

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi Devansh...yes what a great start yesterday...and doesn’t today’s workout look so good! Have fun and have a great day! Matthew

[@nikolinajosipovic4374]

Morning Devansh.. me too..looking forward for this workout later after work.. have fun with this one😀

[@samanthajordan7745]

Me too! Loving the basic and quality focused reps…as usual! I went heavier then my norm yesterday but trying to leave room for growth too

[@annereidy515]

You will have lots of fun Devansh. Loving the different weights. Arms will feel well worked after it ...

[@camielleh7270]

This was my first time doing one of your videos. I’m exhausted and dripping sweat, but I made it through. It was really helpful to see you slow down and stop a few times throughout the workout. It made me not feel weak and super out of shape. Looking forward to completing the program!

[@teresamills3978]

It’s been years since I’ve worked out like this! I am 64 and could not be happier with CG’s workout. I actually started last week with her other workouts but just one day ago started the Iron Series. I really believe I can stick to this!!! Excited for the first time in years to workout again. Thank you!!!

[@neschoonmaker]

same!

[@maryannekendall3344]

caroline, this was an awesome workout. I'm loving the 30 second intervals. It takes the stress off of mentally thinking you to do all the reps and allows for your to self-pace. Love it!

[@pollyannaaustin755]

Getting back to workouts and so happy I found your channel! Day 2 is done - woo-who! 🎉😊

[@tanyarudman5465]

Just started this series and LOVE it! Your videos are the best of all I've seen - the tips, the previews, the timer and beeps, the music. Thanks for all the effort you put into this!

[@msjoysplace]

I really like the music. It is a good pace and just motivating enough and not obnoxious and no distraction of lyrics. I also like that you are real. You pause, breathe, have that 'holy cow this is tough' look on your face just like we do. Thank you!!

[@mave5428]

my favorite always .. after pandemic I got injured and Caroline was my recovery am so grateful for these videos and that we can revisit them even on the hardest days its progressive and every class completed is a new foundation for the next the structure, function and process is very methodical and kind at the same time to anyone new and the progress is so evident from the time you finish class. She will always be my favorite online fitness videos and so happy to see her success through the years and the large fan base growth.

[@zakiyadorsey0819]

Cried the entire time but this was my 1st time doing this. Hated and loved it all at the same time. Thank you for showing it does HURT & it's okay to take a quick moment to recover!

[@tuexss]

It's also okay to take lower weight or to adjust otherwise to your needs :)

[@katherinewoo8553]

Always loving upper body working as compared to leg day! I love it when workouts include single-sided movement. I am soooooooooo sore from yesterday's leg day that I wonder about the Glute session tomorrow. Haha! Thanks Caroline for these workouts! ❤

[@Jbender724]

that;s what I am saying! How will I ever do glutes tomorrow??? Hurts so good!

[@Phoenixrises89]

This is my FAVOURITE!!!!!!! Just love these times if 30 mins as more achievable to do 5 X weekly…💗💗💗

[@gai-hoaitnguyen5741]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this series! Love the 3 sets for 60 seconds with 30 second rests. Love the approximate 30 minutes duration. Thank you Caroline!

[@fridz66]

The amount of time and effort put into not just making, but also organizing these wonderful workouts are highly appreciated. ❤

[@shahnavarikkodan9398]

q1

[@atadlish]

Why didn't I leave a comment when I first liked this workout? who knows, but truly a kickass upper body 30-min of 3 sets of various simple tasks, but the varying weights made it so great to see me be able to challenge myself. I'm definitely not at the level of the high kg weights Caroline does, but 15lbs, 12lbs, and 8lbs still made for an AMAZING sesh! Thank you Caroline and hope each of you loves it too... rubbery arms is REAL!😅❤🌺💪

[@maryannekendall3344]

I've just gotten news that I have some health issues that I've never had to deal with before and single mom with litte income at the moment so to find you has been such a blessing. Thirty minutes is a small price to pay for a healthier heart, better lung capacity, balancing the hormones, stress release and a more pleasant view in the mirror eventually. Thank you!

[@BlueSkiesChannel]

Another brilliant workout! I love that the simplicity of the moves allows me to really focus on the muscles being used. I have been slowly increasing my weights since starting the EPIC programmes and am so proud of how strong I have become. It's all down to you Caroline 🤩 Thank you so much ❤️

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi...well done! You are right to feel so proud of what you have achieved! That’s brilliant to read! I so much agree about the simplicity and intensity of thus new series! Really allows you to focus on the moves! I did a lot today with my eyes closed...just thinking about the muscles I was working! Have a lovely day! Matthew

[@kathleen_d9767]

I love the 3-set sessions, I also find very helpful in terms of reference that you show the kg before every exercise in this series. It helps me get better form because I also change weights accordingly. Great work again Caroline, so professional and really well thought!

[@zfranco3107]

Loving the colors! And the weights 🙂 but of course most of all the incredible workouts 💪 thank you Caroline for making us feel amazing ☺️ it’s funny how exciting it is to get notifications that a new workout is available! 🤗

[@matthewalmond8274]

Hi...isn’t it so exciting when we get a Caroline notification! I so much love the iron ochre colours too...a really imaginative addition! Have a lovely day! Matthew

[@ctkenyon56]

Great workout. They're tough but not discouragingly so, just right. I, too, look forward to working out to this channel. Not so for other ones. This channel is highly recommended by a couple of strength training FB groups. I'm so glad they steered me in this direction. Thanks, again, Caroline!

[@snekysnek-qe5pm]

Your videos are the only workout exercises that actually toned my body. Keep up the great work!

[@audreyb3690]

After the previous Epic programs, this seems relatively easy, although I couldn’t lift as much weight as Caroline. Evidence of how much strength I’ve gained over the past few years mentally and physically. Looking forward to the next one!

[@nadinebodequin9403]

I love this series. I don’t use so heavy waits because I am just starting . But it is a series that I could do consistently. And then later on go heavier. Thank you.

[@opeyemisalau934]

I really enjoyed this one. I was able to challenge myself and go at my own pace. The dumbbells I used were 13.5kg, 10kg, 8kg and 4.5kg. I feel myself getting stronger everyday and it's all thanks to you, Caroline. The way you structure these workouts make it very easy to look forward to, even though we know it's going to be hard and challenging.

[@littleanina1]

SAME! I feel myself getting stronger as well, it is amazing. And I wake up every morning excited for her new workout👏🏻

[@Cupcake0109]

Her renegade row strength is insane

[@pabsmgm]

Yay!!!! 🎉 I finished it! And I didn’t die! Looking forward to these six weeks!!!❤

[@pabsmgm]

So! I wrote the comment for day 1 in day 2, and today, day 2, I just finished this work out! 🎉 so proud of myself. Gotta admit that my arms are rather week so I went easy on the weights, as I wanted to do proper form and be able to complete each minute 😅 still, yay!!!

[@graziellecorrea6791]

I need to take a time to let my comment here. I’m from Brazil but live in Italy. I started doing her exercises like one month ago. I knew her by her video for arms and since then I feel very strong, before I couldn’t take some heavy things but now I do it easily. I’m Im so proud of me! Im not fat but I have some belly and want to lose it before summer comes, I’m hopeful I will do it! Yesterday I started the iron program with the exercises for leg and today I barely can sit. Im writhing this comment before I can’t even write 😂 I can only say thanks for your job, the songs are motivating, the explanations at the beginning of the video are needed, in resume, it’s all I need to achieve my goals, thank you!

[@navdeepshah1545]

Yes!! Day 2 done and the time flew by! I swapped out the renegade rows for stand up rows but otherwise completed the whole workout with my 3kg, 5kg and 6kg dumbbells. Arms are screaming right now. Thank you Caroline!

[@Christina-xn4gr]

I have to say, I ABSOLUTELY Enjoy these shorter workouts !!! I am 1000x more motivated to make the time and see no excuse not to ! Thank you so much, Caroline!

[@fionadunlop3648]

I'm just getting back into working out after nearly a year off. And this series... it's perfect for me right now. First of all, each day is only 30 minutes, which is manageable both practically and mentally. In the past few months, I've tried to get back in the groove by jumping right into the EPIC Series. But the hour long workouts, at this stage in my life, were both hard to fit into my schedule and hard to bring myself to do. These workouts, on the other hand, I can do. Something is better than nothing, and that's one reason why I'm so grateful for this series. Second, I can use whatever weight I think is best for me at the moment. So, right now, since I'm just getting back into it, I haven't gone above 15 Ibs. HOWEVER, the fact that this is a multiple week challenge means I can continually move up in weight as I go. Third, it's CAROLINE GIRVAN!! Her tips are extremely helpful and inspiring, and seeing her-a literal goddess on earth-take short breaks when she gets tired is extremely motivating; even if I can't do what I used to be able to do, even if I need to take more breaks than usual, even if I'm using lighter weights than normal, it's okay. I can take breaks like Caroline does, and then keep going. LOVE this series AND Caroline! Thank you!

[@kimneuhard-beautybusinessc4758]

Day 2 and I already thought yesterday: I've finally found my thing!! Thank you for the inspiration & professional workouts! Love, Kim

[@alinepanhan566]

I Just found you and love your videos. I love that you're not yelling and talking during the exercise 😅. It's very pleasant to workout with you. Thank you.

[@lindsaywhitchurch7324]

I just finished the FUEL series and am digging the IRON series too! A little simpler means more weight. I’m feeling it! Caroline, thank you for giving me the courage to pick up heavier weights! ❤

[@natashaderksen5485]

Is everyone else addicted to her smile, high fives, and amazing energy? Love it!!

[@mercymuteke2256]

The intensity of this workout is beyond words, the upper body is under tension. Second time around I tried my best and went heavier as the first time, this time around with 2x15kg dumbbells, 2x10kg Dumbbells and 5kg Dumbbells. I am loving it, I have gained upper body strength since last year, when 12.5kg Dumbbells were my heaviest and felt challenged, this time around I could lift 15kg and still manage till the end without stopping. Feeling proud, hard work pays.

[@RaoiAvis7]

I just started a new job. I was going to do Epic II following a break after finishing Epic but I fell of my bicycle and injured my knee and bruised my joints a lot so I had to take another 2 week break. Turns out the new work can be draining and the 30min hard-hitting workouts of the Iron series are more adaptable to my new schedule and energy levels. Hoping to get back to where I was at the end of Epic, and more. Thank you, Caroline!

[@MarjolaineLaFleur]

Loving these 30 minutes workouts - perfect to fit into my day and as always, Caroline is absolutely the best! Such a positive community!

[@rebeccabrault4646]

Great workout ! I started the Iron Program yesterday after several weeks without really big trainings. I have injurie to shoulder and neck since few years and it's the first time that I try to do a full upper body workout since few months. I really love the ''tips'' gived buy Caroline for each movement. It help me so much to learn how to listen to my body and ajust my movement to make sure my injurie get better. Thank you Caroline !

[@CarmenIoneanu]

Oh my…I really loved the rear delt flys, they felt soo good at the end. My shoulders, back and chest worked hard and I can feel it all over my upper body! Thank you, Caroline, for another amazing series! ❤ P.S. I love your outfits and your new dumbbells!

[@user-cq1eq5db6z]

This is just what I needed! I am 63 and have worked out all of my life. This past year was a bit of a struggle but this has got me back on track. And the positive energy!!!

[@annateittinen9809]

Hello Caroline, you have the best shoulder focused workouts! I did this one after work! Oh my goodness! 💪 Thank you so much always! Have a fantastic day!

[@rachelnewsome2225]

Oh wow is everybody’s arms trembling like mine! 💪🏻That was an awesome workout. Caroline gives so much to our community 🙏🏻💜 So grateful!

[@matthewalmond8274]

Lovely comment, Rachel...very well said! I dud the add on at the end...thought 20 sec of push ups would be easy!...but it wasn’t as my arms were so tired! See you fir glute day tomorrow

[@rachelnewsome2225]

@@matthewalmond8274 I did too…what a mistake that was 😂. Yes all set for tomorrows glutes. See you then 😊

[@taramaehumphrey]

Day 2 for me. Happy to be here. So grateful for these workouts. And I really love the community and how supportive everyone is of each other. Honestly I started to do this a few months ago and overdid it and probably wouldn't have kept going if it wasn't for the inspiration of all of y'all. Just makes me happy. That's what community is for.

[@AndreiDamian]

🎉

[@jaynestrong9211]

I am so in love with the new format! I've been able to up my weights a bit and get in a great 15 minute stretching session after. I actually belong to a FB group of women over 50 (just about to turn 68 here) and we absolutely adore you!

[@megantee5365]

Hi Caroline I just want to say thank you! I am 36 and over weight and very unfit! I just completed this workout from start to finish without giving up like I usually do! Seeing you take small breaks while doing the sets really helps me and makes me feel better about myself when I need to stop and rest. I work at a mine site in Western Australia, I live at a camp for 8 days while I’m here and it can be lonely and isolating but knowing I get to watch your videos every second day is keeping me pumped and motivated because you are so easy to watch (in a good way) I’ve tried many of these videos in the past but just didn’t stick to them! I have a good feeling about the iron series! Also, i teared up a little when i finished the workout because YOU made me feel like a champion! Now I’m off to my 12 hour shift in the 40 degree heat here in Aussie! Thank again, can’t wait for glute day 😊

[@purpleblack475]

It always makes me happy to read these comments. Keep going, you're doing great.

[@BarbieDoll599]

I started this IRON SERIES yesterday today it my second day some people might find carloine's workout sessions difficult but for me I love the challenge weightlifting is one of my best workouts I love to do at home and in the gym..... With this workout I mixed it up carloine said that we do it three time but I only do it twice the third I mix it up with ab workouts it's much challenging but that's how I am can't wait for day 3 carloine your workouts are amazing 💪 ❤

[@mingsworld888]

Day 2: I loved this one! I love doing arms it’s my fav. And I can feel my legs and butt being sore from yesterday 😂 ❤️

[@MrsChristie76]

Day 2 done ✅ and I’m loving this series so far!! Lifting heavier than ever, thank you CG 🥰

[@stephanietocco7882]

Caroline, you, your workouts, and your video quality are absolutely fantastic 💁‍♀️💕💪🏼I’m on day 2 of the iron series 👏🏻💜you are the true benchmark of fitness training 🏆thank you for everything you do 🙏🏻💜

[@rosenskara111]

Finally found you and Im so glad. Always had a struggle with back and shoulder workouts. I really got the connection with the mussels and i manage to work it through. Thank you so much

[@jokelly0906]

I've been training for years but in a gym. Now I live full time on a catamaran sailing the world and I've lost a lot of my muscle and gained weight! I feel so unhappy with my body. I found your Iron Series through a women's FB page and I'm day 2 and I'm super impressed! The workouts are easy to follow with simple no fuss instructions. You are beautiful and real and I want to thank you for doing this for us. After all we are 50% of the worlds population so we need to be fierce to face our daily challenges!

[@dvspnay126]

Day 2 done. I was able to finish the workout today. I used much lighter weights than she, but I feel it. OH, and I almost didn't get up this morning because my thighs and glutes were screaming at me.

[@NoOrAhmed-xo2wk]

Cant wait to do it first thing in the morning tomorrow love the iron series 🙏thank you so much our incredible Caroline

[@matthewalmond8274]

Have lots of fun when you do the workout!

[@jeffreymann2463]

we love your workouts, and the results that we are getting and seeing are really good, just wanted to say thank you for what you do and the time that you put into making your videos.

[@MsBeronica]

Caroline, your vids are AMAZIIING, I lost 2kg of weight in 1 month and gained muscle mass in my legs doing these at home + eating healthier.

[@elainehere9012]

love this training! so easy to catch up, and i like the fact that she is not so perfect. it encourage me to take a little break so that i can do the rest of the training better

[@JMG1976]

Today’s workout was fantastic! I’m already loving this series! Thank you, CG! 👊

[@matthewalmond8274]

Yes...me too! Isn’t this another superb series!

[@ashleytrusso8866]

I just started the iron series and I am so glad I found you. I started using weights for the first time a couple months ago but had no idea what I was doing. I am so excited to have my very own coach lol. Thank you for making these videos

[@PChiG]

Absolutely enjoyed day 1 and 2 so far. The struggle is real and so far I have managed to lift up to 12.5kg. See you all tomorrow!

[@mrinmayroy1914]

I follow all your exercises and tell everyone about you, my family and my friends, tell everyone about you..you are the source of everyone's fit

[@user-hz1iq9qy9u]

Ты крутая😍Твои упражнения - огонь🔥💪Спасибо🌹

[@audreyshakara6928]

i actually have so much love for caroline via these workouts; i genuinely think she’s truly an amazing soul. i love her dedication & work ethic 💗💖

[@angelwingsandthings3483]

Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks so so much

[@jojocountrygirl]

This was fantastic and i love that you do this in one take! Makes it feel like we’re struggling together!!

[@annaalicea1793]

Love your format and I appreciate there’s talking through the workouts. That always annoyed me about other trainers. Love the music too!

[@mohadesehadib8455]

It was my first exercise with you and girl, you've done amazing. Details, beeps,music,guides videos,tips and... Really enjoyed. Thank you so much❤

[@RHawthorne]

Love this series so far! The time is just right for me to get the workout done before my work day!! Getting some heavier dumb bells soon because working out with you has helped me build strength! Yay.

[@pialundberg2260]

Day two of my second round of six weeks, feels great. I can do the renegades properly this time around, yay!😁

[@trishd.7346]

🌧️ Day here Today..☕ and Upperbody Sesh is just perfect. Ready to Push & Pull. Let's GO!😆👊Have a great workout! Woah!! Demanding Sesh! Just how we like it. 60sec. each exercise is tough. 3rd set already struggling with last few reps. At pullovers, Upperbody was shaking. Shoulders were on 🔥. Feels Great after! Also did the quick 5min. Pushup add-on and her 5min. Abs wo. Thanks Caroline! ❤️

[@dhamodharanmanickam1373]

Have great workout Trish.

[@matthewalmond8274]

Morning Trish...hope you have a great workout today! Matthew

[@matthewalmond8274]

@@dhamodharanmanickam1373 Hi Dhamodharan...you have a great workout too!

[@trishd.7346]

@@dhamodharanmanickam1373 Hi Dhamu. Thanks. Had a great workout! Upperbody feels amazing. Hope you have a great one as well! 😊

[@trishd.7346]

@@matthewalmond8274 Hi Matthew. Thank you. It's a solid Upperbody Sesh. Loved the challenge. Toughest was the 1st exercise of the finisher. Really struggled with the Alt. Frontal raise. Hope you had a great workout as well! 😊

[@kimberlydean507]

I'm grateful these videos are still here. I'm recovering from surgery, and while I modify, these are a life saver! Thank you!

[@judyserafino2203]

Love doing all the exercises, I'm 65 ..kinda hard to keep up, but love them. Caroline love the videos and your sweet accent!

[@mermaidmomma3696]

Whoo! Love the lower body workout today! Can't wait for this tomorrow! Let's Go!!