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Upper Body Workouts

Browse 111 articles about upper body workouts 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

3 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
Plyometric Push-Ups: Explosive Power Training for Upper Body
Push-Up Workouts

Plyometric Push-Ups: Explosive Power Training for Upper Body

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 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
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

3 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

2 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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
45-Minute Cable Machine Workout for Upper Body Definition
Workouts

45-Minute Cable Machine Workout for Upper Body Definition

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
The Complete Guide to Dips: Chest and Triceps Builder
Bodyweight

The Complete Guide to Dips: Chest and Triceps Builder

6 min·Sam·Mar 28, 2026
Ring Training for Beginners: Build Gymnast-Level Strength
Bodyweight

Ring Training for Beginners: Build Gymnast-Level Strength

7 min·Sam·Mar 28, 2026
How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations
Training Techniques

How to Do Dips Properly: Chest vs Tricep Variations

10 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

2 min·Sam·Oct 5, 2024
10 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Total Fitness—No Equipment Needed
Bodyweight

10 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Total Fitness—No Equipment Needed

4 min·Jeff·Sep 12, 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
How to Build Muscle Mass in Specific Body Parts: Targeted Hypertrophy
Muscle Building

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

3 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

3 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

4 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
How Push-Ups Transform Your Body: Before and After Results
Push-Up Workouts

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

12 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

3 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
How to Bulk with Limited Equipment: Home Gym Mass-Building Workouts
Muscle Building

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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 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
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

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

30-Minute Medicine Ball Workout for Functional Strength

3 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

3 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

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

Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises for Home Workouts

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
Desk Worker Strength Training: Fix Your Body After 8 Hours of Sitting
Strength Training

Desk Worker Strength Training: Fix Your Body After 8 Hours of Sitting

9 min·Jeff·Apr 5, 2026
How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: A Lifter's Guide
Weight Loss

How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle: A Lifter's Guide

5 min·Jeff·Mar 28, 2026
Pistol Squat Progression: From Zero to One-Leg Squat
Bodyweight

Pistol Squat Progression: From Zero to One-Leg Squat

6 min·Jess·Mar 28, 2026
Rowing Machine Workouts for Strength Athletes
HIIT & Cardio

Rowing Machine Workouts for Strength Athletes

6 min·Sam·Mar 28, 2026
The Bodyweight Pull Workout: No Gym, No Problem
Bodyweight

The Bodyweight Pull Workout: No Gym, No Problem

7 min·Jess·Mar 28, 2026
Sumo vs Conventional Deadlift: Which One Is Right for You?
Strength Training

Sumo vs Conventional Deadlift: Which One Is Right for You?

8 min·Jeff·Dec 10, 2025
How to Fix Rounded Shoulders With Strength Training
Recovery

How to Fix Rounded Shoulders With Strength Training

9 min·Jess·Jan 5, 2026
Gym Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Lifter Should Know
Strength Training

Gym Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Lifter Should Know

8 min·Olivia·Jan 22, 2026
Lifting Shoes vs Flat Shoes: What You Actually Need on Your Feet
Strength Training

Lifting Shoes vs Flat Shoes: What You Actually Need on Your Feet

9 min·Jess·Mar 4, 2026
Morning vs Evening Workouts: Does Training Time Actually Matter?
Strength Training

Morning vs Evening Workouts: Does Training Time Actually Matter?

8 min·Olivia·Mar 8, 2026
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
12-Week Summer Cut Plan: Lose Fat, Keep Muscle
Weight Loss

12-Week Summer Cut Plan: Lose Fat, Keep Muscle

10 min·Sam·Apr 22, 2026
Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes and Fixes
Injury Prevention

Knee Pain When Squatting: Causes and Fixes

9 min·Olivia·Apr 22, 2026
Body Recomposition: Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time
Muscle Building

Body Recomposition: Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time

8 min·Jess·Apr 22, 2026
How Much Cardio for Fat Loss: A Lifter's Guide
Weight Loss

How Much Cardio for Fat Loss: A Lifter's Guide

9 min·Jeff·Apr 22, 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

9 min·Jeff·Feb 8, 2026
Upper Lower Split: The 4-Day Program for Intermediate Lifters
Workout Programs

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

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

Full Body Barbell Only: A Minimalist Strength Program

9 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

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

Chest Workout at Home: No Bench Needed

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

3-Day Powerbuilding Program: Where Strength Meets Size

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

Cable Only Workout: A Full Body Gym Routine

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

Hip Thrust Guide: Build Stronger Glutes and Hamstrings

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

Alcohol and Muscle Growth: How Drinking Affects Your Gains

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

Training Journal: How to Track Your Workouts Effectively

10 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

14 min·Jeff·Feb 10, 2026
How to Train Around Injuries and Still Build Strength
Strength Training

How to Train Around Injuries and Still Build Strength

3 min·Jeff·Feb 20, 2025
The Complete Guide to Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
Muscle Building

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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Intermittent Fasting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Time-Restricted Eating
Nutrition

Intermittent Fasting 101: A Beginner's Guide to Time-Restricted Eating

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

The Benefits of Compound Exercises in Strength Training

6 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan
Bodyweight

6-Week Bodyweight Bootcamp: No Equipment Home Workout Plan

12 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Arm Size Chart: Are 14, 15, or 16-Inch Arms Big?
Strength Training

Arm Size Chart: Are 14, 15, or 16-Inch Arms Big?

14 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
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

3 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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
How to Do Your First Pull-Up: Step-by-Step Progressive Training Plan
Pull-Up Training

How to Do Your First Pull-Up: Step-by-Step Progressive Training Plan

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Winter Recovery Protocols: Optimizing Post-Workout Recovery in Cold Weather
Recovery

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

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

The Future of Fitness: 2025 Strength Training Revolution

3 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

13 min·Jeff·Oct 3, 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?

5 min·Jeff·Oct 7, 2024
Building Bigger Biceps Without Weights: The Ultimate Guide
Strength Training

Building Bigger Biceps Without Weights: The Ultimate Guide

4 min·Jeff·Oct 2, 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?

3 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

3 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

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

Diamond Push-Ups: Technique, Benefits, and Variations

3 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?

5 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

15 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

5 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

5 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Strength Training Techniques: Supersets, Drop Sets, and More
Strength Training

Strength Training Techniques: Supersets, Drop Sets, and More

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 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

3 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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Pull-Up Assistance Bands: How to Use Them Effectively for Progression
Pull-Up Training

Pull-Up Assistance Bands: How to Use Them Effectively for Progression

3 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
Protein Supplements for Seniors: Maintaining Muscle Mass as You Age
Nutrition

Protein Supplements for Seniors: Maintaining Muscle Mass as You Age

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 Truth About Detoxes and Cleanses: Do They Really Work?
Strength Training

The Truth About Detoxes and Cleanses: Do They Really Work?

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Gut Health 101: The Connection Between Your Microbiome and Overall Health
Strength Training

Gut Health 101: The Connection Between Your Microbiome and Overall Health

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

3 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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
Carb Backloading: Strategic Carb Intake for Muscle Growth and Fat Loss
Nutrition

Carb Backloading: Strategic Carb Intake for Muscle Growth and Fat Loss

4 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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 20, 2024
1-Hour Powerlifting-Inspired Workout: Squat, Bench, Deadlift Focus
Workouts

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

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
30-Minute Bodyweight Park Workout for Outdoor Training
Bodyweight

30-Minute Bodyweight Park Workout for Outdoor Training

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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
30-Day Strength Challenge for Men: Progressive Home Workouts
Workouts

30-Day Strength Challenge for Men: Progressive Home Workouts

3 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
Lunch Break Workout: 25-Minute Bodyweight Routine for Men
Bodyweight

Lunch Break Workout: 25-Minute Bodyweight Routine for Men

3 min·Jeff·Aug 19, 2024
20-Minute TRX Suspension Training for Core Strength
Strength Training

20-Minute TRX Suspension Training for Core Strength

3 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

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

15-Minute High-Intensity Kettlebell Circuit for Busy Men

3 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

3 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

12 min·Jeff·Feb 23, 2026