Shamita Shetty Instagram – Why is upper body strength/ weight training important? Upper body weight training strengthens connective tissue in the elbows, shoulders, neck, spine, wrists and hands. These muscles create a bridge from the chest, limbs and torso to your spinal column. Strengthening helps improve posture, athletic performance, muscle tone, appearance, confidence with everyday tasks and decreases age-related atrophy. The stronger your muscles get, the stronger your bones must become to handle muscle contractions. Women naturally have less strength in the upper body (compared to men) which makes it even more important for US to strength train upper body at least twice a week! . . . . #workoutwithshamita #mondaymotivation #gym #gymmotivation #workoutmotivation #gymgirl #love #gratitude #strengthtraining #stronggirl