No, Not Push-Ups – Here’s One Exercise You Need to Strengthen Your Upper Body Without Weights

Bodyweight strength training exercises like pull-ups and push-ups test and develop upper body strength without weights. Known for strengthening the back and chest, deltoids (shoulders) and arms respectively, the main benefit of these exercises is developing a strong core. But I love the dead hang for several reasons: it strengthens your shoulders, forearms, and wrists, … Read more

Forget pull-ups: just 5 moves and a pair of dumbbells will sculpt your shoulders and strengthen your upper body.

While pull-ups can be a sign of good upper-body strength, there are plenty of other exercises and workout routines you can follow to build and maintain your strength without relying solely on them. This routine we're about to show you features a set of dumbbells and five moves that will help you develop more sculpted … Read more

Skip the Gym: This 15-Minute Kettlebell Workout Strengthens Your Upper Body and Boosts Your Metabolism

You don't need to hit the gym to strengthen your arms, shoulders, back, and chest muscles: This 15-minute workout strengthens your upper body using just the best kettlebells and five exercises. The workout should be done at a submaximal effort, meaning you won't be hitting your max for the full 15 minutes. But that doesn't … Read more