The push-up is a well-known bodyweight exercise that builds upper body strength, targets the pecs, anterior deltoids (the fronts of your shoulders) and triceps and develops pushing power. Pushing ...

While the modern day gym is kitted out with various different machines and pieces of equipment to train the upper body muscles with, you can get some serious results from simply working with a set of ...

Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Arm fat can be particularly frustrating. It’s often one of the last areas to respond to diet and exercise, and the first place to show when we gain weight. Whether you’re concerned about upper arm ...

After sitting most of the day at a desk, where I may or may not have the best posture, my chest and upper back are tight and achy. Maybe you can relate? Luckily, that's where upper-body stretches come ...

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If your typical gym session warm-up begins and ends with a casual five-minute jog on the treadmill, you may be short-changing the impact of your workout. To enhance your performance and prepare your ...

The upper body is a common place for people to hold tension, which isn't surprising given how many activities engage these muscles. Here are some simple upper-body stretches that you can do anywhere.