What is a good strength training for the arms and upper body

Does cardio exercises with no strength training tear down upper b…?

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I train all the time for my many outdoor activities I participate in and if I just do cardio I do lose muscle mass and tissue and strength. I find the best is combination of weight training each and every muscle group to the point I am happ…

Do you do any strength training for upper body?

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I am naturally more muscular in the upper body area then most cyclists b/c my background is in paddling and climbing. Despite what people think, I am not in the gym doing bicep curls every week. I am just naturally a bit more muscular. I do…

Why would my nutrionist tell me to do strength training for upper…?

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every time you work out you’re actually tearing your muscles a bit.. which is why sometimes after a really hard workout you feel sore. A day’s rest is needed in between to let those muscles repair

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Pull ups on a bar? How to do – no upper arm strength????? :(?

Q: I know how to do pull-ups/chin-ups, the problem is that i have absolutely NO upper arm strength! I don’t have any strength to pull my entire body weight. So, is there any way i can train over the summer – such as push ups or weights? Or have one of those hand bars(like the ones at the playground) and practice??Thanks :)LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

A: stop eating vanilla cake. walk a mile and do 100 push ups for starters.

Best Upper Body Exercises?

Q: I’d like to work on my upper body strength. I don’t care about having huge arms or anything like that. I just want to gain some strength. Does anyone have some tips for what exercises are the best for upper body strength training? I’m female, 18 years old, if that makes any difference.

A: Push ups are the best upperbody exercise. They build muscle mass, they get you toned and they give you tremendous strength. Push ups are so effective that they’re still used by the military to get soldiers in shape. If you want really good results, you must perform different types of push ups such as diamond push ups, decline push ups, one arm push ups, handstand push ups, crocodile push ups, etc. To build muscle mass do push ups slowly and to build endurance do them fast.It would be a good idea if you work your entire body out. For the abs, I recommed the good old sit up, and to work your legs out you should do squats, lunges, calf raises, jump squats, burpees, etc.Take in consideration that push ups work the chest, shoulders and triceps. You must work your back and biceps out too, otherwise you will get muscular unbalanced. To work your back and biceps I suggest you to perform pull ups and chin ups( they are not the same)Here’s a good website:http://www.frixo.com/sites/fitness/index.html

what is a good way to improve my muscle strength and endurance?

Q: I am a girl who is around 20. I am interested in ice climbing. I knew that climbing ice requires a lot of strength and I am sure that I am not capable of doing it right now, because I am not a very sporty person. (I cant even do push-up. LOL)So I planned to work out for couple years for the ice-climb. (I need to work out before taking an ice climbing course)how should I prepare for the ice climbing? what I can do to increase my muscle strength? what is a good way to improve my endurance?BTW, I personally consider my forearms and upper arms are the weakest part of my body. Is there anything I can do to increase my strength?Thank you so much for your advice! Supplemental information are welcomed.P.S. I dont think going to those fitness center is suitable for me. Is it possible to work out in my own house? Is running good for training?

A: It sounds like you need some upper body strength. Buy some hand weights, you can get them from walmart or target or other sports stores. Do a lot of reps and do many different types. You can raise them over your head, do bicep curls, lateral raises, etc. Pushups are probably the best exercise you can do for your upper body, it works a lot of those muscles. You don’t need to go to a gym, I have three sizes of weights, 3lb, 5lb, and 8lb and I always can get a good workout in at home. Do a lot of reps to build muscle. you want it to burn, and as long as you have the motivation to push yourself, you will be able to get the strength you need to do that ice climbing. Also, there are indoor rock climbing places maybe in your area which would be great for working the “climbing” muscles.