Workout Question

[jmfargo]

Aside from push-ups, because I hate them with a loathing that will last ages after I have passed on, what is the best way to gain upper-body strength? I'm looking mostly for weight exercises, whether they're free-weight or on a machine.

Any help? I know I've got at least a few people on here that know a bit about working out and are in good shape themselves.

Comments

[pleepleus.livejournal.com]

I've found that for me, resistance bands work the best. You are basically using your own weight and strength and it forces you to use muscles that may not get engaged with free weights.

http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/a/resistance.htm

[conscience.livejournal.com]

OT, but love your lj name!
Reminds me of the monkey mascot in 3 sheets, with Zane whose-his-face. Which probably isn't a good thing in this post's comments, LOL!

[pleepleus.livejournal.com]

I miss that show so much! I keep hoping the Travel Channel or Discover pick it up. That is exactly where I got the name. I'm kinda like the little monkey; I don't have much to say, but people seem to like me anyway. ;p

[conscience.livejournal.com]

LOL...you rock!
He did a traveling 'eats' show, but it went off air rather quickly. I do miss his face though. And poor Pleepeus...so mistreated sometimes...LOL!

[pleepleus.livejournal.com]

Those were the "stunt doubles". They never made the real Pleepleus do the "dangerous" stuff. *G* Who knew a stuffed monkee would need a stunt double?

[jfargo.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the link. I think there's a resistance band workout group at the college that I'll have to check out.