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Upper Body Workout

Browse 110 articles about upper body workout on LiftStrong. Evidence-based training and nutrition advice to help you get stronger and build muscle.

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The Perfect Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them
Push-Up Workouts

The Perfect Push-Up Form: Common Mistakes and How to Fix Them

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Plyometric Push-Ups: Explosive Power Training for Upper Body
Push-Up Workouts

Plyometric Push-Ups: Explosive Power Training for Upper Body

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Push-Pull-Up Superset Workout: Maximizing Upper Body Gains in Minimal Time
Pull-Up Training

Push-Pull-Up Superset Workout: Maximizing Upper Body Gains in Minimal Time

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
50-Minute Upper Body Hypertrophy Workout Using Dumbbells and Cables
Muscle Building

50-Minute Upper Body Hypertrophy Workout Using Dumbbells and Cables

5 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Push-Up to Row: Combining Push and Pull for a Complete Upper Body Workout
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up to Row: Combining Push and Pull for a Complete Upper Body Workout

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
45-Minute Cable Machine Workout for Upper Body Definition
Workouts

45-Minute Cable Machine Workout for Upper Body Definition

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Upper Lower Split: The 4-Day Program for Intermediate Lifters
Workout Programs

Upper Lower Split: The 4-Day Program for Intermediate Lifters

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Full Body Barbell Only: A Minimalist Strength Program
Workout Programs

Full Body Barbell Only: A Minimalist Strength Program

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Leg Day for Beginners: Complete Lower Body Workout Guide
Workout Programs

Leg Day for Beginners: Complete Lower Body Workout Guide

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Chest Workout at Home: No Bench Needed
Workout Programs

Chest Workout at Home: No Bench Needed

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
3-Day Powerbuilding Program: Where Strength Meets Size
Workout Programs

3-Day Powerbuilding Program: Where Strength Meets Size

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Cable Only Workout: A Full Body Gym Routine
Workout Programs

Cable Only Workout: A Full Body Gym Routine

11 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations
Training Techniques

How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
100 Push-Ups a Day: 30-Day Challenge Results
Push-Up Workouts

100 Push-Ups a Day: 30-Day Challenge Results

8 min·Sam·Oct 5, 2024
6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan
Bodyweight

6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan

9 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
10 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Total Fitness—No Equipment Needed
Bodyweight

10 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Total Fitness—No Equipment Needed

1 min·Jeff·Sep 12, 2024
Building Bigger Biceps Without Weights: The Ultimate Guide
Strength Training

Building Bigger Biceps Without Weights: The Ultimate Guide

1 min·Jeff·Oct 2, 2024
Weighted Pull-Ups: How to Progress and Build Massive Back Strength
Pull-Up Training

Weighted Pull-Ups: How to Progress and Build Massive Back Strength

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
4-Week Kettlebell-Only Workout Plan for Total Body Conditioning
Strength Training

4-Week Kettlebell-Only Workout Plan for Total Body Conditioning

6 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Pull-Up Bar Exercises: Full Body Workout Using Just a Bar
Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up Bar Exercises: Full Body Workout Using Just a Bar

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
How Push-Ups Transform Your Body: Before and After Results
Push-Up Workouts

How Push-Ups Transform Your Body: Before and After Results

9 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Muscle-Ups: The Ultimate Upper Body Exercise - How to Train and Achieve Your First
Pull-Up Training

Muscle-Ups: The Ultimate Upper Body Exercise - How to Train and Achieve Your First

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Decline Push-Ups: Targeting Upper Chest for Balanced Development
Push-Up Workouts

Decline Push-Ups: Targeting Upper Chest for Balanced Development

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
30-Minute Bodyweight Park Workout for Outdoor Training
Bodyweight

30-Minute Bodyweight Park Workout for Outdoor Training

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
55-Minute Full Body Workout Using Only Machines for Beginners
Workouts

55-Minute Full Body Workout Using Only Machines for Beginners

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
45-Minute Leg Press and Squat Rack Routine for Lower Body Power
Workouts

45-Minute Leg Press and Squat Rack Routine for Lower Body Power

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
45-Minute Smith Machine Total Body Workout for Beginners
Workouts

45-Minute Smith Machine Total Body Workout for Beginners

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
3-Day Full Body Workout Plan for Men Using Only Dumbbells
Workouts

3-Day Full Body Workout Plan for Men Using Only Dumbbells

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Lunch Break Workout: 25-Minute Bodyweight Routine for Men
Bodyweight

Lunch Break Workout: 25-Minute Bodyweight Routine for Men

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Full Body Barbell Routine for Men: 45-Minute Gym Session
Workouts

Full Body Barbell Routine for Men: 45-Minute Gym Session

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises for Home Workouts
Bodyweight

Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises for Home Workouts

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
What Nobody Tells You About Your First Year of Lifting
Strength Training

What Nobody Tells You About Your First Year of Lifting

12 min·Jeff·Feb 12, 2026
17 Inch Arms: How Long Does It Take and What It Actually Requires
Muscle Building

17 Inch Arms: How Long Does It Take and What It Actually Requires

8 min·Jeff·Feb 8, 2026
Push Pull Legs: The 6-Day Split for Maximum Growth
Workout Programs

Push Pull Legs: The 6-Day Split for Maximum Growth

14 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Dumbbell Only Arm Workout: 30 Minutes to Bigger Arms
Workout Programs

Dumbbell Only Arm Workout: 30 Minutes to Bigger Arms

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Back and Shoulder Superset Workout for a V-Taper Physique
Workout Programs

Back and Shoulder Superset Workout for a V-Taper Physique

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Deadlift Day: Complete Posterior Chain Workout
Workout Programs

Deadlift Day: Complete Posterior Chain Workout

12 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Hip Thrust Guide: Build Stronger Glutes and Hamstrings
Training Techniques

Hip Thrust Guide: Build Stronger Glutes and Hamstrings

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Best Pre-Workout Foods: What to Eat Before the Gym
Nutrition

Best Pre-Workout Foods: What to Eat Before the Gym

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Alcohol and Muscle Growth: How Drinking Affects Your Gains
Nutrition

Alcohol and Muscle Growth: How Drinking Affects Your Gains

9 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Best Foods for Recovery After a Hard Workout
Nutrition

Best Foods for Recovery After a Hard Workout

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Caffeine and Exercise Performance: How Much Is Too Much?
Nutrition

Caffeine and Exercise Performance: How Much Is Too Much?

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Training Journal: How to Track Your Workouts Effectively
Fitness Lifestyle

Training Journal: How to Track Your Workouts Effectively

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Workout Music: Does It Actually Improve Performance?
Fitness Lifestyle

Workout Music: Does It Actually Improve Performance?

8 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
Body Dysmorphia in Men: The Fitness Industry Hidden Problem
Fitness Lifestyle

Body Dysmorphia in Men: The Fitness Industry Hidden Problem

10 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
The Ultimate 20-Minute HIIT Workout
HIIT & Cardio

The Ultimate 20-Minute HIIT Workout

3 min·Sam·Feb 8, 2025
How to Train Around Injuries and Still Build Strength
Strength Training

How to Train Around Injuries and Still Build Strength

1 min·Jeff·Feb 20, 2025
7 Strength Training Mistakes Sabotaging Your Gains—and How to Fix Them
Strength Training

7 Strength Training Mistakes Sabotaging Your Gains—and How to Fix Them

1 min·Jeff·Oct 12, 2024
The Complete Guide to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
Muscle Building

The Complete Guide to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
The Benefits of Compound Exercises in Strength Training
Strength Training

The Benefits of Compound Exercises in Strength Training

7 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Boost Your Fitness: Efficient 30-Minute Sunday Workout for Busy Schedules
Strength Training

Boost Your Fitness: Efficient 30-Minute Sunday Workout for Busy Schedules

3 min·Jeff·Feb 9, 2025
Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps: Finding the Optimal Tempo for Your Workouts
Strength Training

Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps: Finding the Optimal Tempo for Your Workouts

1 min·Jeff·Sep 21, 2024
20 Push-Up Variations to Build a Stronger Chest and Core
Push-Up Workouts

20 Push-Up Variations to Build a Stronger Chest and Core

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
From One-Session Wins to Long-Term Strength: Your Complete Guide to Sustainable Muscle Building
Muscle Building

From One-Session Wins to Long-Term Strength: Your Complete Guide to Sustainable Muscle Building

8 min·Jeff·Dec 5, 2024
Understanding the Difference: Muscle Building vs. Strength Training
Muscle Building

Understanding the Difference: Muscle Building vs. Strength Training

1 min·Jeff·Dec 5, 2024
Winter Workout Gear Guide: What You Actually Need
Strength Training

Winter Workout Gear Guide: What You Actually Need

5 min·Jeff·Nov 27, 2024
Winter Recovery Protocols: Optimizing Post-Workout Recovery in Cold Weather
Recovery

Winter Recovery Protocols: Optimizing Post-Workout Recovery in Cold Weather

1 min·Jeff·Nov 27, 2024
The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution
Strength Training

The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution

4 min·Jeff·Oct 27, 2024
7-Day Full-Body Fitness Plan for Strength and Conditioning
Strength Training

7-Day Full-Body Fitness Plan for Strength and Conditioning

9 min·Jeff·Oct 3, 2024
How To Cut After Bulking (An Experts Guide)
Muscle Building

How To Cut After Bulking (An Experts Guide)

16 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
The Ultimate Strength-Focused Workout Plan: Build Muscle and Boost Strength
Muscle Building

The Ultimate Strength-Focused Workout Plan: Build Muscle and Boost Strength

1 min·Jeff·Oct 13, 2024
Are You Making These Muscle-Building Mistakes at the Gym This Fall?
Muscle Building

Are You Making These Muscle-Building Mistakes at the Gym This Fall?

1 min·Jeff·Oct 7, 2024
Mastering the One-Arm Push-Up: Progression and Training Tips
Push-Up Workouts

Mastering the One-Arm Push-Up: Progression and Training Tips

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Push-Ups vs. Bench Press: Which is More Effective for Chest Growth?
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Ups vs. Bench Press: Which is More Effective for Chest Growth?

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Handstand Push-Ups: Mastering the Advanced Shoulder and Core Exercise
Push-Up Workouts

Handstand Push-Ups: Mastering the Advanced Shoulder and Core Exercise

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
How to Adjust Your Bulk for Different Body Types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph
Muscle Building

How to Adjust Your Bulk for Different Body Types: Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph

1 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Diamond Push-Ups: Technique, Benefits, and Variations
Push-Up Workouts

Diamond Push-Ups: Technique, Benefits, and Variations

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Push-Up Challenge: 200 Push-Ups a Day for 30 Days - What Happens?
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up Challenge: 200 Push-Ups a Day for 30 Days - What Happens?

1 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
12-Week Full Body Transformation Plan: From Beginner to Fit
Strength Training

12-Week Full Body Transformation Plan: From Beginner to Fit

12 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
30-Day HIIT Challenge: Burn Fat and Build Muscle in Just 20 Minutes a Day
HIIT & Cardio

30-Day HIIT Challenge: Burn Fat and Build Muscle in Just 20 Minutes a Day

6 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Zero to 10 Pull-Ups in 30 Days: Beginner's Guide and Workout Plan
Pull-Up Training

Zero to 10 Pull-Ups in 30 Days: Beginner's Guide and Workout Plan

10 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Push-Up Workout for Beginners: 4-Week Program to Build Strength
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up Workout for Beginners: 4-Week Program to Build Strength

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
How to Build Muscle Mass in Specific Body Parts: Targeted Hypertrophy
Muscle Building

How to Build Muscle Mass in Specific Body Parts: Targeted Hypertrophy

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Overcoming Skinny Fat: Building Muscle While Losing Body Fat
Muscle Building

Overcoming Skinny Fat: Building Muscle While Losing Body Fat

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Body Recomposition: Building Muscle While Losing Fat
Muscle Building

Body Recomposition: Building Muscle While Losing Fat

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
35-Minute Stair Climber HIIT Workout for Cardio and Leg Strength
HIIT & Cardio

35-Minute Stair Climber HIIT Workout for Cardio and Leg Strength

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
40-Minute CrossFit-Inspired WOD (Workout of the Day) for Men
HIIT & Cardio

40-Minute CrossFit-Inspired WOD (Workout of the Day) for Men

7 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Push-Up Board: How This Simple Tool Can Revolutionize Your Workouts
Push-Up Workouts

Push-Up Board: How This Simple Tool Can Revolutionize Your Workouts

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
One Push-Up Max to 100: A 12-Week Progressive Training Plan
Push-Up Workouts

One Push-Up Max to 100: A 12-Week Progressive Training Plan

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Post-Workout Protein Window: Myth or Crucial for Muscle Growth?
Nutrition

Post-Workout Protein Window: Myth or Crucial for Muscle Growth?

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Protein Absorption: Maximizing Uptake and Utilization in the Body
Nutrition

Protein Absorption: Maximizing Uptake and Utilization in the Body

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
The Ultimate Guide to Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition
Workouts

The Ultimate Guide to Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
How to Measure Body Fat Percentage During a Bulk
Muscle Building

How to Measure Body Fat Percentage During a Bulk

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Nutrient Timing for Muscle Growth: Optimizing Pre and Post-Workout Meals
Nutrition

Nutrient Timing for Muscle Growth: Optimizing Pre and Post-Workout Meals

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
How to Bulk with Limited Equipment: Home Gym Mass-Building Workouts
Muscle Building

How to Bulk with Limited Equipment: Home Gym Mass-Building Workouts

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Strength Training vs. Hypertrophy Training: Tailoring Your Workout for Size
Muscle Building

Strength Training vs. Hypertrophy Training: Tailoring Your Workout for Size

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Full Body vs. Split Routines: Best Approach for Natural Bulking
Muscle Building

Full Body vs. Split Routines: Best Approach for Natural Bulking

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Post-Workout Nutrition: Best Meals for Muscle Recovery and Growth
Nutrition

Post-Workout Nutrition: Best Meals for Muscle Recovery and Growth

4 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
20-Minute Tabata-Style Workout for Quick Fat Burning
HIIT & Cardio

20-Minute Tabata-Style Workout for Quick Fat Burning

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
1-Hour Powerlifting-Inspired Workout: Squat, Bench, Deadlift Focus
Workouts

1-Hour Powerlifting-Inspired Workout: Squat, Bench, Deadlift Focus

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
15-Minute Morning Routine: Dumbbell Exercises to Start Your Day
Workouts

15-Minute Morning Routine: Dumbbell Exercises to Start Your Day

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
40-Minute Shoulder and Trap Workout Using Military Press and Upright Rows
Workouts

40-Minute Shoulder and Trap Workout Using Military Press and Upright Rows

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
35-Minute Plyometric Workout for Explosive Power in Men
Workouts

35-Minute Plyometric Workout for Explosive Power in Men

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
30-Minute Forearm and Grip Strength Routine for Men
Workouts

30-Minute Forearm and Grip Strength Routine for Men

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
45-Minute Functional Fitness Workout Using Battle Ropes and Sandbags
Workouts

45-Minute Functional Fitness Workout Using Battle Ropes and Sandbags

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
50-Minute Push/Pull Workout Using Free Weights and Machines
Workouts

50-Minute Push/Pull Workout Using Free Weights and Machines

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
25-Minute Stability Ball Core Workout for Men
Workouts

25-Minute Stability Ball Core Workout for Men

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
30-Minute Medicine Ball Workout for Functional Strength
Workouts

30-Minute Medicine Ball Workout for Functional Strength

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
20-Minute Bodyweight AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) for Men
HIIT & Cardio

20-Minute Bodyweight AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) for Men

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
45-Minute Chest and Triceps Workout Using Bench Press and Cables
Workouts

45-Minute Chest and Triceps Workout Using Bench Press and Cables

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
30-Minute Resistance Band Workout for Men on the Go
Workouts

30-Minute Resistance Band Workout for Men on the Go

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
1-Hour Olympic Weightlifting Session for Power and Explosiveness
Workouts

1-Hour Olympic Weightlifting Session for Power and Explosiveness

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
20-Minute HIIT Treadmill Workout for Fat Burning and Muscle Retention
HIIT & Cardio

20-Minute HIIT Treadmill Workout for Fat Burning and Muscle Retention

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
30-Day Strength Challenge for Men: Progressive Home Workouts
Workouts

30-Day Strength Challenge for Men: Progressive Home Workouts

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
60-Minute Leg Day Workout Using Machines and Free Weights
Workouts

60-Minute Leg Day Workout Using Machines and Free Weights

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
1-Hour Power Rack Workout: Maximizing Gym Time for Men
Workouts

1-Hour Power Rack Workout: Maximizing Gym Time for Men

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
15-Minute High-Intensity Kettlebell Circuit for Busy Men
Workouts

15-Minute High-Intensity Kettlebell Circuit for Busy Men

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
30-Minute Dumbbell Workout for Men at Home
Workouts

30-Minute Dumbbell Workout for Men at Home

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Strength Training for Specific Sports: Tailoring Your Routine
Workouts

Strength Training for Specific Sports: Tailoring Your Routine

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: The Complete Guide
Weight Loss

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: The Complete Guide

14 min·Jeff·Feb 23, 2026