A lean, muscular upper body is a symbol of strength, power, and youth. Strengthening the muscles of the upper body is important not only to look attractive, healthy and fit, but also to maintain confidence and youth. There are different exercises that focus on building strong, lean upper body mass. The most effective upper body exercises work the shoulders, abdominal muscles, arms, chest, and upper back. It is important to note that exercise and training sessions are only one aspect of building body mass and that you need to include a solid diet plan in your daily routine to get the upper body muscles of your dreams.
The deadlift can play a huge role in developing your upper body muscles. This wonderful exercise works the forearms, trapezius, biceps, shoulders, as well as the muscles of the hips, buttocks, thighs, and back. Furthermore, a recent study revealed that this exercise also promotes the release of growth hormone in your body. Pull-ups are another good exercise to build your upper body muscles, especially your biceps and wings. Push-ups are a great exercise to build your chest, biceps, and front shoulder muscles. This exercise uses your own body weight to build your upper body muscles.
The military or shoulder press is another wonderful exercise to develop the triceps, front and side shoulders. To begin this exercise, stand tall with your arms bent and dumbbells at shoulder height. Now slowly raise the weight above your head without locking your elbows. Continue lifting the weight until your arms are straight, then slowly return the dumbbells to their starting position.
The bench press is considered an excellent exercise for developing the muscles of the biceps, triceps, front shoulders, and chest. To do this exercise, lie on your back on a bench. If you’re using a bar to do this exercise, slowly extend your arms to push the bar from your chest away from you. Now slowly bring the bar back to its starting position. With dumbbells, you can start with each dumbbell on either shoulder. Now slowly bring them together in front of you by straightening your arms. The close grip bench press is an excellent exercise to strengthen the triceps. To do this exercise, sit on a bench and grab the bar at shoulder height. Now, lower the bar to the level of your chest. Make sure your arms are parallel to your body and use your triceps for the lift.
Bent-Over Rows are considered one of the best exercises to build upper body muscles and work the deltoids, upper back, and forearms. Parallel bar dips are great for building strength and size in your triceps, chest, and shoulders. To begin this exercise, jump onto the bar and continue to grip it at shoulder height. Lean forward and lower your body until you reach a 90 degree angle between your upper body and arms.