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Monday, 26 September 2005, 10:45 GMT 11:45 UK

Work on your upper body

Chin up

The upper body is often the first place that benefits can be seen after a few weeks of a fitness program.

There are plenty of exercises to work on the arms, chest and back ranging from the easy to the very difficult.

And weights can be added to really improve performance.


Tricep dips
Tricep dips This is the perfect - and possibly the most difficult - way of improving your arms

Find out about the tricep dips

Wall press-up
Wall press It's a good challenge and an ideal warm-up for the full press-up

Find out the wall press-up

Box press-up
Box press up An easier version of the full press-up for those who can't quite hold the strain

Find out about the box press-up

Full press-up
Press up The classic exercise for all of your upper body muscles

Find out about the full press-up

Star jumps
Star jump A great way to exercise your arms and legs as well as cardiovascular fitness

Find out about star jumps




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