Upper Body Exercises: Toning, Posture, and Pull-Up Success

Pull-ups and push-ups are fundamental movements for strengthening the upper body and improving overall posture. Learn the difference between isometric and isotonic exercises, and explore if facial movements can truly lift sagging skin.

Young Woman Exercising With Dumbbells

Does Working Out With Dumbbells Help Me Lose Arm Fat?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Andrea Cespedes

If your arms keep waving long after you've stopped, you'll do almost anything to squelch their enthusiasm. The weight-room floor is a good place to start to tone the muscles of the arm, but dumbbells alone won't melt the fat that's keep you from going sleeveless.

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Instructor with fitness class doing push ups in park

Are Pushups a Good Workout?

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Andrea Cespedes

One of the greatest running backs of all time, Hershel Walker, does 750 to 1,500 pushups daily as a main part of his workout regimen to support his new passion: martial arts fighting. This old-school move is one of the most effective exercises you can do to strengthen your upper body functionally.

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Muscles Involved in Barbell Shrugs

Published Jul,08 2011  |  By Andrea Cespedes

Although often included in a shoulder workout, barbell shrugs target the muscles of the upper back. Understanding muscle function and proper execution of the exercise helps you best incorporate it into your strength-training routine.

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