No, not push-ups — here's one exercise you need to strengthen your upper body without weights

Man hanging from a pull-up bar during outdoor workout.

Bodyweight exercises like pull-ups and push-ups test and build upper body strength without weights. Known for strengthening the back and chest, respectively, deltoids (shoulders) and arms, the main benefit of these exercises is developing a robust torso.

But I love the dead hang for several reasons: this exercise strengthens the shoulders, forearms and wrists, stretches your upper back, arms and lats, activates your core and helps decompress the spine.