Introduction to Upper Body Movement
Classes by Keighty Gallagher
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Healthy upper body performance is essential for all powerful movements and functional everyday activities. This foundational category is all about building stronger and safer joints by practicing one push and one pull movement. Whether you are moving furniture in your home, shooting a basketball, or seated at your desk, upper body strength will improve the ease with which you can maintain static postures or utilize the dynamic power contained in the arms, chest, and core.
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