What does UBE mean in REHABILITATION

Upper body exercises provide a number of health benefits. These include improved posture and strength, increased flexibility and joint range of motion, improved cardiovascular health, improved balance, coordination and motor skills, as well as improved overall physical fitness.

Upper body exercises typically target such muscles in your arms as your biceps, triceps and forearms; in your chest such as your pectorals; in your back such as your latissimus dorsi (lats) and trapezius (traps); in your shoulders such as the deltoids; and in your neck such as the sternocleidomastoid (SCM).

Generally speaking, it is recommended to perform upper body exercises at least 2-3 days per week to see significant improvement. It is important to not overtrain with upper body workouts though --mixing up lower-body exercises is also important for optimal performance and injury prevention.

Depending on what types of exercise you are performing you may require different pieces of equipment. For basic muscle building or toning you may want to use dumbbells or kettlebells for resistance training. In addition, resistance bands or straps can be used for more dynamic movements like pull-ups or rows. For stretching it is helpful to have a yoga mat or towel handy.

When starting out with an UBE routine it is important to begin slowly with light weights and go over technique first before increasing repetitions or intensity levels. Proper form should always be prioritized over simply lifting heavier weight or doing more reps too quickly without first learning how to move correctly through each exercise movement properly. Lastly make sure that you give yourself adequate rest between exercise sessions for recovery so that all muscle groups can rebuild efficiently between workouts.