upper-body workout
nounUK /ˈʌpə ˈbɒdi ˈwɜːkaʊt/
US /ˈʌpər ˈbɑːdi ˈwɜːrkaʊt/
An upper-body workout is exercise that makes the muscles in your chest, arms, shoulders, and back stronger.
She does a quick upper-body workout with push-ups and arm curls before breakfast.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fitness class or session focused only on the arms, chest, shoulders, and back.
The gym offers a 30-minute upper-body workout every Tuesday evening.
3. A set of exercises chosen to build strength in the upper half of the body.
His coach gave him an upper-body workout to help him throw farther.
4. Any physical activity that mainly uses the arms and torso rather than the legs.
Rowing is a great upper-body workout, though it also works your legs.