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upper body exercises
Build Shoulder Strength to Avoid Injury
Your shoulder flexibility and complexity can leave it more susceptible to injury if it isn't trained to be strong.
Michael Hulcher
5 Effective and Simple Upper Body Strength Routines
Here are five sure-fire upper body routines that can be a part of any strength, power, weight-loss, and/or general fitness program. I’ve also attached recording forms for you to log your workouts.
Tom Kelso
The Benefits of the Smith Machine Floor Press
Think of the Smith machine floor press as a chest and triceps building “finisher” to your workout.
Tom MacCormick
5 Foolproof Ways to Build Muscular Shoulders
There’s no need to overcomplicate things—packing on muscle for powerful and healthy shoulders can be simple.
Johnnie Perry Jr.
Build a Bigger Back With This Single Arm Breakthrough
Don’t get me wrong, pronated wide grip pulldowns are a good exercise, but they aren’t ideal to train the lats.
Tom MacCormick
How to Combat Poor Movement in Your Upper Body Training
To maximize your upper body training, you need to learn how to mobilize, stabilize, and control your motor patterns.
Alexa Towersey
Strengthen Your Strict Press
Different positioning for your strict press may allow for better translation into other overhead lifts.
DeShawn Fairbairn
7 Exercises to Bulletproof Your Shoulders
Give these exercises a try after your training session, or even as part of your warm-up.
Emily Beers
Use Shrugs to Promote Back Health
The barbell shrug is a very misunderstood movement, a commonly passed over exercise, and often an incorrectly executed one.
DeShawn Fairbairn
Avoiding the Rounded Shoulder Chain of Pain
Your level of priority to assess, review, and reverse postural issues should be high.
Sean Escaravage Jr.
Two-Jointed Muscles of the Arms: How to Train Them
A two-jointed muscle involves multiple joints and certain considerations should be taken in training. Let's look at two-jointed arm muscles.
Tom Kelso
Ditch the Micro Splits for Upper Body Training
You aren't going to get huge following a plan designed for a pro bodybuilder.
Brad Borland
Rope Towel Pull Ups
Build grip and general upper strength with this variation of a classic.
Movement Library
5 Upper Body Circuits for a Fighter's Physique
You can't beat a fighter's workout for a lean, strong upper body.
Mike Rao
Your Secret Weapon for Pain-Free Muscle Growth
Think that the only way to gain muscle mass is to lift heavy? Think again.
Luke Briggs
Strength Training for Yogis: Dips for Upper Body Stability
Support your yoga practice by incorporating ring and bar dips into your training for complete upper body strength.
Stephanie Ring
Strength Training for Yogis: Pull Ups for Upper Body Athleticism
Like any form of physical activity, yoga has a few blind spots when it comes to functional movements - including pulling.
Stephanie Ring
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