Best exercises for upper body

Upper body exercises focus on the chest, shoulders, back, biceps, triceps, and stabilizing muscles. They are key for building strength, muscular endurance, posture, and maintaining balance between anterior and posterior chains. In strength training, sports, or general fitness, they include push movements (push-ups, bench press, dips) and pull movements (pull-ups, rows, cable pulls). Performed with dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands, or bodyweight, they suit all fitness levels. The result: a strong, stable, and functional upper body, ready for both performance and daily demands.