These are the moves that will build the upper body strength and size you want.

Sit on an incline bench with your chest forward, resting on the support. Grab dumbbells with a neutral grip, keeping your chest strong and allowing your arms to hang. Squeeze your back to pull the ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The upper back is an ...

A broad, well-defined back is a cornerstone of any well-rounded physique. But that’s not the only reason to pump up your posterior—it’s also a critical way of improving posture, reducing back pain, ...

If you want to work the upper body, but are unsure which exercises to do, a back and bicep themed workout is always a great stand by. These muscles are often targeted within one routine because they ...

Adopting a good upper-body workout doesn’t have to mean endless hours spent toiling in the weight room. “We know from research that it actually makes much more sense to do fewer movements per workout, ...

MOST THINGS WE do are forward-facing. We walk forward, reach forward, bend forward—of course, because we primarily see in front of us. That’s caused us to put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the ...

Leoni Jesner is a fitness, health, and lifestyle writer who has contributed to Byrdie and LIVESTRONG.com, among other publications. She is also a personal trainer, mat Pilates instructor, and ...

Upper-body strength exercises for women over 55, with NASM trainer guidance. 4 quick morning moves at home.