Strengthening your upper body is crucial for maintaining good posture and ease in daily activities. Yoga offers effective poses to build upper body strength using body weight. This article highlights six key yoga poses: Downward-Facing Dog, Plank, Chaturanga Dandasana, Dolphin Pose, Side Plank, and Bridge Pose, each targeting various upper body muscles.

• 01Downward-Facing Dog strengthens shoulders, wrists, and upper back while stretching the spine and hamstrings.
• 02Plank Pose enhances endurance and muscle control by targeting the shoulders, chest, arms, and core.
• 03Chaturanga Dandasana focuses on triceps, shoulders, and chest, developing control and coordination.
• 04Dolphin Pose strengthens shoulders and upper arms with less pressure on the wrists compared to Downward-Facing Dog.
• 05Bridge Pose, while primarily for the lower body, also engages the upper body, improving posture and relieving tension.