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.

A Chest, Arms and Back Workout for Women

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Melissa McNamara

Targeting your chest, arms and back is easy with exercises that require these muscle groups to activate simultaneously. Women do not produce large enough levels of testosterone to build bulky muscles, but these exercises do tone and strengthen.