Upper Body Workout for Men Over 40 Looking to Lose Fat and Build Muscle

I’m taking you through an upper body training session from Week 9 of my 12-week transformation program.

The goal of Operation Dadbod is simple: build muscle, lose body fat, and improve health without spending hours in the gym.
This 4-day training split is designed for busy professionals who want to maximum results with minimal time investment.

In this video you’ll learn:
✅ How to prioritize lagging muscle groups
✅ The best bicep exercises for growth and arm development
✅ How to train your lats for a wider back and V-taper physique
✅ My favorite cable shoulder exercises for bigger delts
✅ Upper chest training techniques for improved aesthetics
✅ Tricep exercises to build stronger, fuller arms
✅ Why training to failure can be an effective hypertrophy tool

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how I structure training inside my coaching program, including:
    •    Custom calorie, protein, and fiber targets
    •    Personalized meal templates
    •    Custom training programs
    •    Step and cardio goals
    •    Bloodwork and preventative health recommendations
    •    Access to my coaching app with 1,000+ exercise videos

As I finish this fat loss phase, I’ll also discuss my plans to transition into a sports performance-focused training block featuring:
    •    Plyometrics
    •    Speed and power development
    •    VO2 Max training
    •    Athletic conditioning

If you’re a busy professional looking to get lean, build muscle, and improve your health without living in the gym, this series is for you.

👇 Interested in coaching?
Apply here: www.jacobzemer.com/apply-lp

Eileen Pallotta

Coach

"Habits make history."

Eileen is responsible for guiding clients through personalized coaching that delivers life-changing results through consistency, strategy, and accountability. She manages client progress, provides tailored nutrition guidance, and offers ongoing support and education to ensure every individual feels empowered, understood, and set up for long-term success.

When she’s not coaching clients, you’ll find Eileen throwing weights around in the garage or chasing step goals trying to keep pace with her husband and four kids… most often on the sidelines of various sports fields.

Specialities:

  • BA Journalism and International Business
  • 15+ years Fitness and Nutrition Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Level 1
  • Certified CrossFit Trainer
  • Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer
  • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Level 2 Certification
  • CrossFit Kids Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Nutrition Certification
  • CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Goal Setting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Olympic Lifting Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Strongman Trainer Certification
  • CrossFit Running Certification
  • CrossFit Lesson Planning Certification
  • CrossFit Scaling Certification
  • CPR and AED Certified

Elise Ladaw

Director of Coaching

“Science is Stronger”

Elise’s primary role as Director of Coaching is to ensure that the coaching business runs smoothly and is driven by science based principles concerning nutrition and exercise science. Her goal is to continually work to enhance the overall client experience, educate the clientele, monitor key performance indicators related to the coaching services, and foster a company culture of continuous learning among coaching staff.

When Elise is not helping the company with all things coaching she is either in the gym lifting weights or taking long walks through the grocery store finding new tasty and macro friendly nutrition products.


Specialities:

  • BAS Food Science 
  • NQ NPC Figure Competitor 
  • ACE CPT 
  • J3 University

Michelle Freedman

Chief of Operations

“Practice not perfection”

Michelle holds a crucial position in supervising the daily operations, aiming for operational efficiency, fostering growth, and contributing to the achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives. Beyond providing structure, Michelle is actively involved in coaching and managing social media activities.

Away from refining policies and operations at Jake Zemer, LLC, you’ll discover Michelle outdoors, often barefoot with her kettlebells, engaging in adventures alongside her husband, two children, and two bulldogs.

Specialities:

  • BFA Graphic Design 
  • 10 years Corporate Fitness Management 
  • ACE CPT & GFI 
  • ACE Nutrition Specialist 
  • Kettlebell Master Instructor 
  • FMS I & II
  • USA Weightlifting 
  • Pre/Post Natal Certified  
  • TRX 
  • Schwinn & Maddog Cycling