A Balanced Approach to Upper Body Workouts

Based in Los Angeles, Solomon Morris Davis manages a wide range of properties with Somoda Management and focuses on the rehabilitation of probate and foreclosure holdings. A fitness enthusiast, Solomon Morris Davis exercises as part of his regular routine.

When it comes to upper body workouts, one core aspect is balancing exercises in ways that encourage optimal overall musculature development. Overemphasizing one muscle group can lead to strain in the entire system, which occurs when stabilizer muscles are taking on the role of other underdeveloped muscles and become overworked.

A good basic combination is a horizontal push such as the dumbbell press, a horizontal pull, such as the seated row, and a vertical push, such as the overhead press. These can be complemented by accessory movements such as curls that work out biceps, triceps, and other localized muscle groups.

One weak point for many when it comes to upper body strength is the upper chest, and this can be addressed through dumbbell presses. Performing these on an incline adds shoulder flexion to the movement and helps build strength in the critical clavicular head of the pecs. A chest-supported row counterbalances this exercise through adding strength to the upper back musculature, while providing an amount of lat activation similar to lat pulldowns.

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