Upper Body Exercises

This basic upper body workout includes exercises for the chest, back, shoulders and arms. Performing upper body exercises will not only work the muscles of your chest, shoulders, triceps and biceps, but can also work your heart and lungs.

Chest Press - is a strength training exercise in which, while lying on his back, the person performing the chest press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight and the elbows locked. Contract the chest and push arms up, but don't allow weights to touch at the top.

Dips- The dip is an exercise used in strength training. Normal, shoulder-width dips primarily train the triceps, Bend the elbows and lower body a few inches, keeping the shoulders down and the elbows parallel to one another and at 90 degrees. Push back up to starting position and repeat.

Push Ups - place your hands on the floor just beyond shoulder width apart. Keep your back straight and your knees straight and parallel to the floor. Start in a pushup position on the floor, hands wider than shoulders and resting on the knees for added intensity. Bend elbows and lower into a pushup, elbows to 90 degrees and abs in tight.

Overhead Press- is a weight training exercise which focuses on the development of the shoulders. Sit or stand holding weights in hands, elbows bent and weights next to shoulders. Straighten elbows and push weights overhead, palms facing each other and slightly in front of head. Lower arms and repeat.

Front Raises- Front Dumbbell Raises exercise can be done standing as well as seated with a pair of dumbbells. Stand with feet hip width apart, abs in and torso upright with medium weights resting in front of thighs. Lift arms to shoulder level, elbows slightly bent and palms facing the floor. Lower and repeat. These are some upper body exercises, these are done regularly to make your chest strong healthy and to get six packs abs.

 

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