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Upper Body Exercises

If you need some new ideas for building your upper body, here is a list of effective exercises to consider.

One Arm Dumbbell Row
The one arm dumbbell row builds strength in the upper body and improves core and hip stability.

The Chair Dip Triceps Exercise
The chair dip triceps exercise builds arm and shoulder strength and the only equipment you need is two study chairs.

Push Up Variation - Alternating Medicine Ball Push Up
Try a variation of the basic push that will challenge your strength and balance.

Push Up Lat Row Workout
The push up lat row exercise adds a dumbbell row to the traditional push up exercise. This is an advanced exercise for building upper body strength.

The Pull Up Exercise: How to Use a Chin Up Bar
The pull up exercise, also called a chin up, is one of the most overlooked exercises for building upper body, back and core strength. Learn how to use a chin up bar and other exercise equipment.

How to Do More Push Ups
These tips will help you learn how to do more push ups, build your upper body strength and endurance, and ace your next fitness test.

Simple Back and Core Strengthening Exercises
Back and Core Exercises. The following exercises learn the most fundamental back and core exercises you can do with no equipment.

Barbell Military Press for Upper Body Strength
If you are looking for exceptional upper body and torso strength the Barbell Military Press is an exercise to consider.

Incline Push Ups
Incline push ups are great chest exercises that help you work your way up to the basic push up.

Decline Push Ups
Add decline push ups to your upper body strength routine to build powerful arms and shoulders.

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