Upper Body Workout for Beginners

As low as possible, bend elbows and do a push-up. You can start with a few inches. Align your head and neck and don't lead with your chin.

Chest push up

1

Lie on a step, bench, or floor and hold weights (5–8 pounds for women, 8–15 pounds for men; choose a weight that's good for you). Hold weights straight up over the chest with palms facing in.

Chest flies

2

Sit or stand with a resistance band in either hand. To adjust tension, place your hands 2–3 feet apart. Closer hands make the workout harder.

Lat pulls

3

Lay face-down on a mat with elbows bent and hands on the floor by the ears. Lift your chest slowly using your lower back muscles by engaging your abs.

Back extensions

4

Bend your elbows and curl the weights to your shoulders. Keep your elbows at your sides. Repeat, slowly lowering the muscular tension.

Bicep curls

5

Lift the arms straight to the sides with the elbows at a 90-degree angle. Raise shoulders. Your arms should be horizontal at the top of the action. Lower again. 

Bent arm lateral raises

6

Overhead presses are hard, so start light. Stand with hip-width feet. Bring the weights above, palms out. Keep your back straight and core strong. Arched backs may necessitate lesser weights

Overhead presses

7

Start by raising your right elbow next to your back. Squeeze the right arm as you extend it straight back. Lower again.

Triceps kickbacks

8

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