The upper body refers to your arms, forearms, shoulders, chest and hands. These muscles create a bridge from the chest, limbs and torso to your spinal column and this practice will help you build strength and increase muscle mass overtime. Lack of Upper Body strength results in being unable to lift and carry heavy items. As such, it’s important not to exclude upper body strengthening from your regular fitness routine. Strengthening can help improve posture, athletic performance, confidence with everyday tasks, and decreases age-related atrophy.