upper-body exercise
nounUK /ˌʌpə ˈbɒdi ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˌʌpər ˈbɑːdi ˈeksərsaɪz/
An upper-body exercise is a move that makes the muscles in your chest, arms, and back stronger.
Doing push-ups is a fun upper-body exercise.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A workout focused on the muscles above the waist.
The coach planned an upper-body exercise session for the team.
3. A movement used in physical therapy to strengthen the arms and shoulders.
Her therapist gave her an upper-body exercise to help her shoulder heal.
4. A training activity that does not work the legs.
He skipped leg day and did only upper-body exercise.