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Upper Body Workouts

Push and pull your way to serious strength.

An Upper-Body Warm-Up to Prep Your Back, Shoulders, and Chest for Your Workout
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An Upper-Body Warm-Up to Prep Your Back, Shoulders, and Chest for Your Workout

Get the most out of your routine.
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This 4-Move Strength Workout Will Hit Every Part of Your Arms
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This 4-Move Strength Workout Will Hit Every Part of Your Arms

Try this when you’re short on time.
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A 4-Move Arms Workout That'll Hit Your Abs Too
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A 4-Move Arms Workout That'll Hit Your Abs Too

Let your biceps routine play double duty.
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8 Excellent Posture Exercises to Add to Your Routine
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8 Excellent Posture Exercises to Add to Your Routine

They promote a strong upper back too.
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This 4-Move Workout Will Smoke Your Shoulders and the Back of Your Arms
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This 4-Move Workout Will Smoke Your Shoulders and the Back of Your Arms

Your shoulders and triceps will feel this.
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This Simple Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout Will Build Strength in Your Arms, Back, and Chest
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This Simple Upper-Body Dumbbell Workout Will Build Strength in Your Arms, Back, and Chest

The basics work—and this routine is proof.
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The 8 Best Strength-Training Exercises for Beginners
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The 8 Best Strength-Training Exercises for Beginners

Building a solid foundation is key.
10 Pushing Exercises to Light Up Your Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps
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10 Pushing Exercises to Light Up Your Shoulders, Chest, and Triceps

These functional moves can help improve your power.
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Jessica Alba’s Double-Duty Move Hits Arms and Abs at the Same Time
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Jessica Alba’s Double-Duty Move Hits Arms and Abs at the Same Time

We love this exercise for its oh-so-functional benefits—in and out of the gym.
13 Chest Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Upper Body
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13 Chest Exercises to Target and Strengthen Your Upper Body

Push it real good.
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4-Day Strength Plan: Workout 3 (Upper Body)
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4-Day Strength Plan: Workout 3 (Upper Body)

It’s upper-body time again—with some extra arms thrown in for good measure.
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3-Day Strength Plan: Workout 2 (Upper Body)
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3-Day Strength Plan: Workout 2 (Upper Body)

Back, chest, shoulders, and arms, oh my!
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4-Day Strength Plan: Workout 1 (Upper Body)
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4-Day Strength Plan: Workout 1 (Upper Body)

Plus a side of abs for good measure.
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This Beginner-Friendly Chest Workout Will Strengthen Your Upper Body
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This Beginner-Friendly Chest Workout Will Strengthen Your Upper Body

There are just five moves in this quick yet effective routine.
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Your Step-By-Step Guide to Nailing Your First Pull-Up
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Your Step-By-Step Guide to Nailing Your First Pull-Up

Here are three key things you should focus on to master this move.
How to Work Your Way to Your Very First From-the-Floor Push-Up
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How to Work Your Way to Your Very First From-the-Floor Push-Up

Follow this step-by-step guide to build the strength you need.
This 12-Minute, 4-Move Workout Will Fire Up Your Biceps and Triceps
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This 12-Minute, 4-Move Workout Will Fire Up Your Biceps and Triceps

You really don’t need much time to get a stronger upper body.
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This Upper-Body Move Hits Your Back, Biceps, and Core
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This Upper-Body Move Hits Your Back, Biceps, and Core

Row your way to greater strength—and better posture.
The 15 Best Triceps Exercises to Work the Back of Your Arms
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The 15 Best Triceps Exercises to Work the Back of Your Arms

Get ready to build serious upper-body strength.
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This Simple Exercise Targets Your Shoulders and Triceps at the Same Time
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This Simple Exercise Targets Your Shoulders and Triceps at the Same Time

Bonus: You’ll guard against injuries too.
This Dumbbell Move Hits Your Arms, Back, and Chest at the Same Time
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This Dumbbell Move Hits Your Arms, Back, and Chest at the Same Time

Slot this strength-building exercise into your next upper-body workout.
5 Upper-Body Moves That Work Your Abs Too
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5 Upper-Body Moves That Work Your Abs Too

Challenge your core while working your arms—all you need is a mat and some dumbbells.
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5 Dumbbell Exercises That’ll Target Your Back and Biceps
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5 Dumbbell Exercises That’ll Target Your Back and Biceps

Improve your posture while getting stronger.
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4 Moves to Hit Your Arms From Every Angle
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4 Moves to Hit Your Arms From Every Angle

Show your triceps, biceps, and shoulders some love.
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15 Dumbbell Exercises to Help You Build Strength and Improve Posture
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15 Dumbbell Exercises to Help You Build Strength and Improve Posture

Show the back of your body some love.
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An Effective Arms and Abs Workout You Can Do in Just 10 Minutes
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An Effective Arms and Abs Workout You Can Do in Just 10 Minutes

Build muscle endurance and get a dose of cardio at the same time.
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A 5-Move Workout That Hits Your Shoulders From Every Angle
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A 5-Move Workout That Hits Your Shoulders From Every Angle

You’re done in just 15 minutes.
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A 10-Minute Arms Workout for Stronger Biceps, Triceps, and Shoulders
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A 10-Minute Arms Workout for Stronger Biceps, Triceps, and Shoulders

Do it sitting or standing —even in front of the TV.
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8 Rear Delt Exercises That’ll Help Improve Your Posture
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8 Rear Delt Exercises That’ll Help Improve Your Posture

These small muscles have a big job.
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4 Upper-Body Moves That Won’t Aggravate Sensitive Shoulders
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4 Upper-Body Moves That Won’t Aggravate Sensitive Shoulders

This workout builds strength and stability in key areas.
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