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.

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Will Pull-ups Make Big Forearms?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Elle Di Jensen

If you've built your biceps to a respectable size, your forearms should have some size of their own so your arms look balanced. Besides, strong biceps aren't much good unless the rest of your arm muscles -- forearms included -- are strong enough to assist and support them while lifting, pushing and pulling.