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

[akdidge.livejournal.com]

Depends on exactly what type of upper body strength you want. I'm not being difficult, honest. Depends completely on what it is you're trying to achieve.

General strength/nothing specific? Different things will help. Change up often to confuse your muscles and free weights are your friend

If you want muscle do the following: less reps, more weight.
If you want toning do the following: less weight, more reps.

Don't forget to switch upper body and lower body workouts every other day so you don't stress the muscles.