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Everyone wants to look the best we can and often we focus on the lower half of the body. We want to ensure that we have nice looking leg muscles and a flat, well toned abdomen. But the upper body also needs attention. Well toned arms and chest will round out the appearance and give the impression of a fit and healthy symmetrical body which is pleasing to the eye. There are many types of exercises that will help accomplish this.

You need to be sure to use all your muscles in your upper body when working out with weights. This includes arms, back, shoulders and chest. Your chest and back muscles can typically handle more weight as they are larger muscles. The arms and shoulders should be used to tone and build muscle but will usually use slightly less weight than the chest and back.

When you work out your upper body you should do so two to three times per week but do not do it on consecutive days. It is important to give your muscles a rest between workouts. A good rule of thumb is to alternate lower body and upper body if you are working out on consecutive days and to let the entire body rest for a day or two. This is perfect for people who like to work out during the week and have the weekends free for rest and relaxation.

Make sure you do sets that include repetitions in the amount of weight that is suitable to just finish. If you are looking to tone, use lighter weights with more repetitions. If you are looking to build muscle, use heavier weights with fewer repetitions. Also, make sure you do not get into a rut with your work out routine. You do not want to continually do the exact same exercises each time. Instead, change it a bit so you do not get bored.

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