Elite Physique The New Science of Building a Better Body

Upper Body Exercises
In this section we cover a myriad of exercises to strengthen and build every major
muscle group in the upper body. The key to both performance and aesthetics is a balance
of muscle size and strength around the shoulder complex. We include variations
of upper body pulls and pushes from the vertical and horizontal planes, as well as
isolation exercises to target your arms and shoulders.
HORIZONTAL PULL
HORIZONTAL PULL VARIATIONS
It is common for athletes to be able to push more weight than they can pull. This
strength imbalance can negatively affect posture, joint health, and overall performance.
Therefore, it’s important to perform many different horizontal pull variations in order to
build upper back strength and improve the integrity of your shoulder complex.
MUSCLES WORKED:
forearms
biceps
latissimus dorsi
rhomboid
middle trapezius
rear deltoid
spinal erectors
stabilizing muscles of the shoulder girdle
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