increasing upper strength...?
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There are a number of ways to do this, without knowing what you're doing now I couldn't recommend anything specific but to develop strength you may start by working off of your 1 rep max.  It gets pretty detailed but this is a good website to explain this and develop a program--scroll down to the strenth training box and also read the section on periodization.  Good Luck!\n\n\nhttp://www.stumptuous.com/cms/displayarticle.php?aid=138
575083
lifting, pulling, exerting greater forces
91619
start by standing in doorway and walking you fingers up it... sounds silly but builds muscle strength around ribs and such.. lift a gallon of milk straight out at shoulder height and holdto side and front....
134036
Yep good answers.  I also jumped rope to increase my vertical when I trained for the high jump.  Worked really well.
600325
up. but you use more muscles going down
898141
Harry-\n\nI work with a world champion bench press record holder at my health club and his tips are simple.  \n\nMake sure you are increasing the strength in your back to support your chest.  This may sound weird but it will give you added support.  Second  don't just bench using the bar.  You need to incorporate dumbells as well in order to work on your stabilazation and building your strength.  \n\nRemember that bench is not really an arm exercise, it is chest so also focus on military press, and decline bench as well.\n\nLastly you need to build a strong core in order to really max this out.  If you don't have a strong core you will never reach your peak strength.  \n\nKeep training and push yourself (also get a workout partner they do wonders for you).  Good luck
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Usually any exercises that have to do with the upper body will strengthen your Peck muscles like go to a gym they have lots of machines that will work out those specific muscles if you don't know witch Machine just ask the gym attendant.
456897
Pushup are good.  Also tricep dips.  Get some dumbells for bicep curls, tricep overhead raises, and such.  Do your upper body workout every other day for best results.
360472
try working on your abs, this will allow you to get your legs up higher...maybe try jumping on a trampoline also. it doesnt have to be big, i have a small one and my jumps have improved a lot! also work on arm strength for the back handspring..just work hard at it! and once you get it you'll have it. just practice. trust me! :) k well i hope it helps.
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do less weight more reps and your arms develop faster...i increase my max by 5-10 lbs. every month
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Sorry you will not get that strong if you keep doing 40 push ups, you will need more resistance to increase your strength.  Typically your body adjusts to the resistance after each session, so if your not increasing your number of push ups your not getting any stronger or muscular.
897343
are you for real??? I'm just curious how old are you???? want to test your biceps try doing a 1-armed chin up....and yes it can be done.....oh and by 1-arm i mean only one hand is pulling...not one hand on the bar and one around the other ones wrist
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In general, the same progression is used for explosive arms as it is for explosive legs. First, you must begin with an all-round strength training for the shoulders and arms. Thus, for the upper body you should do exercises such as bench press, overhead presses, incline and decline presses, lateral arm raises, medial shoulder joint rotation, bicep curls, tricep extensions, supinations-pronations, ulna and radial flexion, and finger flexion.\nIt is difficult to bring out examples of specialized exercises for the upper body since each sport has its own particular coordination and basic movements. If you are a shot putter, a more specialized exercise would be incline presses as opposed to the regular bench press. If you are a thrower, you would do more medial shoulder joint rotation with the upper arm in line with the shoulder, forearm perpendicular to the upper arm. If you are a baseball batter, you would do more reverse flyes and ulna flexion of the wrist joint together with triceps extension.\nAfter getting a strong muscular base from these exercises, you can do combination exercises such as an isometric hold followed by an initial explosion in the beginning position. For example, when doing the bench press, hold the barbell close to your chest for a count of 5 and then maximally explode to raise the barbell. However, make sure the weight is heavy enough so that when you explode the bar will be slowing down and stop as your arms come to full extension. To ensure that your arm is not moving explosively or very fast near the end of the range of motion, you should think of short, quick explosions.\nIn addition, to develop more speed you can execute the exercises at a faster rate of execution but always with the barbell coming to a stop or being quickly reversed near the end of the range of motion. After this, you will be ready for "jumping" with the arms.
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Well, you are doing better than me.  I can press 185 if I am lucky, the barometric pressure is right, and I am having a good day, but usually, I can't lift that much.\n\nThings that have helped me is having a structured program, and going to the gym regularly.  I also watch what I eat and make sure I get rest, so that worked muscles can repair themselves.\n\nI am interested to see the other responses you get to this, as I may benefit from this as well.
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first definatly work on your shoulder and back flexibility. then go to the gym and lift some weights to make your arms AND legs stronger(you need them to push from) do some ab and core exercizes to build core strength.  practice makes perfect. remember to always keep your hands above your head at all times even after you kick over . oh and if this helps go to your local Y and get personal classes
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lift weights that strengthen your arm muscles
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Try adjusting the width of your bench grip. If your grip is too narrow (like shoulder width or less apart) then you're going to be relying on your triceps a lot to do the lift. Spread your grip and you should feel more of the weight on your chest.\n\nSame thing goes for push-ups. Also try doing some chest exercises using cross cables. Search the net for info on those exercises. Personally, I really like using cross cables. Really helps work the entire chest.