7 Exercises to Build a Stronger Upper Body

Pushup

Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor, then push back up, keeping your body straight.

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Pullup

Hang from a bar, pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar, then lower back down.

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Dip

Lower your body on parallel bars until arms form a 90-degree angle, then push back up.

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Overhead Press

Press a barbell or dumbbells overhead until arms are fully extended, then lower.

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Biceps Curl

Curl dumbbells towards your shoulders, then slowly lower them back down.

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Ab Wheel Rollout

Roll forward with an ab wheel until your body is extended, then roll back.

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Alternating Punches

Punch forward alternately with each hand, keeping your core tight.

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