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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Neck Strengthening Exercises

Your neck muscles move your head through various ranges of motion—extension, forward flexion, lateral flexion and rotation—that you use on a daily basis. You can strengthen these muscles by performing resistance exercises.

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Upper Body Plyometric Exercises

Participating in an upper-body plyometric-training program builds power in the muscles of your abdomen, arms, back, chest and shoulders. This is important for playing the variety of sports that require explosive upper-body movements.

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