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Build Explosive Upper Body Strength and Definition

byKarthik ASTrain at Aurum Luxury Fitness Club, IndiranagarStarts from18,000 per package of 12 sessionsView full gallery

I don’t believe in shortcuts. You want a wider back, rounded shoulders, and real power? We earn it. Welcome to the grind where we turn your weak points into your biggest ASSETS.

This is therapy. The video shows a sequence of back and arm exercises, including rows and curls, which are fundamental for building a thick, muscular upper body.

Building a wide back with pull-ups. This is a foundational bodyweight exercise that I include in many programs to develop the lats and overall upper body pulling strength.

Executing a lat pulldown with controlled form. This machine is excellent for isolating the back muscles and is a staple in my hypertrophy training programs.

Focusing on back thickness with a seated cable row. The key is to squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement to fully engage the muscles.

Another variation of a seated row, this time with a focus on a full range of motion. Consistent work on exercises like this is what builds a powerful back.

Targeting the medial deltoids with seated dumbbell lateral raises. This exercise is crucial for creating shoulder width and achieving that classic V-taper.

Using a weight plate for a seated front raise. This is a great way to hit the anterior deltoids and build powerful, rounded shoulders.

A clip of dumbbell lateral raises, a key movement for shoulder development. I focus on light weight and perfect form to ensure the deltoids are doing all the work.

Classic barbell curls for building bicep mass. This black and white video highlights the muscle contraction and the intense focus required for every rep.

A montage of a typical upper body day, including lat pulldowns, rows, and curls. This shows the variety and intensity I bring to my workouts.

About Upper Body Strength Training

Forget standard 3-set routines. In my sessions, we use progressive overload to track every gram of weight you lift, ensuring your muscles have no choice but to grow. If you aren't hitting failure with proper form on your seated rows or lat pulldowns, you’re just moving weight, not building size.

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