For fitness purposes we can roughly divide the body into three sections: the lower body (legs), the core (abs), and upper body (everything from the chest up including arms, shoulders, and back—but not ...

It is what the fitness enthusiasts call a muscle pump. This temporary swelling happens when blood rushes into the working ...

These are the moves that will build the upper body strength and size you want.

Frustrated with the stubborn fat around your upper arms? You're certainly not alone. "I've been training clients for a few years now, and arm fat, specifically how to get rid of it, has always been ...

To achieve a sculpted look with the upper body, you need a well-rounded routine made up of exercises that target every part of the arm, including the shoulders, triceps and biceps. Strong arms don’t ...

Aim to complete 10-12 repetitions per set, starting with one set. As you get stronger, increase your sets until you can ...

A CSCS expert shares a 6-minute standing arm routine after 50 that targets arm flab more effectively than traditional weight ...

August 28, 2009 — The benefits of exercises to strengthen muscles in the upper arms, shoulders, and chest of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) extend beyond the upper ...

During an arm workout, it’s typically the biceps and triceps that get all the love. While it’s certainly beneficial to move through sets of bicep curls and tricep dips, adding a few forearm exercises ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The upper back is an ...

By the time you reach the age of 60, you will have lost 25% of your muscle mass (a common part of aging). But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to being “weak.” Fortunately, you can ...