The three best exercises for building upper-body strength, according to an expert trainer

A man in a long-sleeved top performs a push-up at home. Behind him we see a sofa, a chest of drawers, a plant and a lamp.

If you want to tone your arms, try adding some upper-body strength training exercises to your workouts. This doesn't need to be complicated. In fact, you can build muscle in the arms with nothing more than a pair of dumbbells.

To help you create a simple but effective strength routine, we asked Alasdair Nicoll, personal trainer at The Fitness Group, for his top three upper-body exercises.