There are many things you shouldn’t try at home (questionable workouts created by influencers intent on achieving virality among them), but upper-body training isn’t one. Because, while it’s true you may get more bang for your buck doing bicep exercises and tricep exercises with weights in the gym, there are still loads of effective upper body bodyweight exercises you can do from literally anywhere (your living room included).
Upper body training is so important, in part, because of our largely sedentary lifestyles. Years of desk work are harming our posture, and research proves it. One study from the British Chiropractic Association in 2019 found that 45% of people who've experienced back or neck pain recognise sitting for long periods of time as a trigger. That's where strength training comes in, proven to help prevent and address pain caused by prolonged poor posture.
