Do you have trouble doing pull-ups or push-ups? Have you always felt you lacked that upper body strength that your peers had? Well here are some yoga poses/asanas to increase your upper body strength. Adho Mukho Svanasana: The downward facing dog pose strengthens the arms and shoulders. This yoga posture also tones the muscles and rejuvenates the body. Steps to do this pose: Lie on your stomach on your yoga mat. Now place your palms near your ears and point your toes downwards so that your heels are facing the ceiling. Now exhale and push off your hands such that your