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Best Chest Exercises For Men

Exercises that help tone and sculpt the chest can make you stronger, give a better posture and look your best. Working out the chest means working out the pectoral muscles.

Introduction

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Pectoral muscle is the largest muscles in the chest that supports smaller muscles around. Here's a look at some top exercises to build your strength and size.

Chest workout

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If you're a beginner, follow your trainer. Start with a lower weight to reduce risk of injury. You should be able to pick up the weight without too much strain.

Tip

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Position yourself on the bench with feet firm on the ground and back flat. Grasp the barbell with thumbs wrapped around the bar and position it over the chin or upper chest, keeping elbows and wrists straight.

Barbell bench press

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This is a classic exercise that helps lose chest fat. While performing this exercise, make sure that you move the dumbbells slowly in order to feel the stretch.

Dumbbell pullover

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Sit on the bench with knees bent slightly and feet on the floor. Hold the dumbbells and exhale as you push them away and keep elbows slightly bent. As you inhale, pull the bars towards you slowly.

Chest press

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The ordinary pushup provides 61 percent chest muscle activation - they offer convenience and three times the muscle-building benefits. Always tighten your ab muscles and keep your back flat.

Pushups

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You can perform this wherever you have a pair of parallel bars. This exercise will strengthen your chest, shoulders, triceps and upper and lower back.

Bar dips

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Talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have any injuries or medical conditions. Always warm up for 5-1 minutes before starting.

Caution

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