Chest and back exercises can make everyday tasks and activities easier because they strengthen the entire upper body. Exercising this area is a cost effective and simple way to enhance your life. Although chest and back exercises often concentrate on the middle back, Independence® also include work on biceps, lats, shoulders and abs. Chest and back exercises improve posture, range of motion, mobility and balance. They can improve joint health, decrease pain, impact flexibility and can reverse osteoporosis naturally. The benefits are nearly endless.