chest

The bench press and its variations still remain the go-to exercises to build size and strength in the chest. But don’t discount the dumbbell chest flye and all its pec-pumping versions. The beauty of this exercise is that it takes much the triceps out of the move so you can focus on the chest...

Just because an exercise seems to have been around forever and has been performed by some of the old-school legends, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a perfect fit for your overall routine. For some people, certain exercises aren’t worth the risk of injury or the minimal amount of gains you may...

The bench press. It’s one of the original rite of passage exercises that many lifters spend countless—oftentimes too many—hours toward perfecting. When you’re a beginner, you most likely performed two main exercises—biceps curl and bench press. Then, the love affair begins. The bench press is...

The summer is supposed be all about showing off the cuts and being as lean as possible. Two experts that know a lot about both are Don Saladino and Frank Sepe. That’s why they host the online workout show known as “Sleeveless.” Recently, they showcased a high rep chest and bicep workout that...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

Looking for new ways to increase your overall chest growth? These 3 chest workouts are just what you need in your program to develop some unreal chest size! Close your eyes and picture the chest development of legends like Arnold Schwarzennegger, Franco Columbo, and Lou Ferrigno in their prime...

Floor presses, flyes with a twist, and the pump! Maik Weidenbach presents you with seven unique chest building tips that aren't centered around the bench press. One of the things every bodybuilder strives to obtain is a big chest. Ideally, as Vince Gironda put it, "it should be shaped liked the...

It’s hard not to be impressed when you see someone performing muscle-ups! You can see, immediately, that he or she has put in the time and dedication to make their “machine” strong and capable. Muscle-ups are a very challenging, advanced movement that demands explosiveness and power from many...

This back and chest specialization workout is performed 2 days per week and combines a day of heavy compound movements along with a second rest-pause day. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Beginner Program Duration8 weeks Days Per Week 4 Time Per...

Shock your muscle into growth by rotating this workout with your current routine. This workout hits each major muscle group twice per week. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Split Training Level Intermediate Program Duration 6 weeks Days Per Week 5 Time Per Workout 45 minutes...

Tired of hitting bench press every Monday and not seeing the results you want? Alternate these workouts into your routine to grow your chest into the colossal chest you’ve been chasing after. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Single Muscle Group Training Level Intermediate...

For so many bodybuilders and lifters, there a number of “problem” areas which often fail to develop at an optimal rate and lag behind others. One common area is the inner chest which is often underdeveloped as many popular chest-based resistance exercises place a large demand on the lower and...

The barbell bench press is a rite of passage lift for most lifters. The first two exercises people usually do are the bench press and biceps curls. And then the love affair begins. The barbell bench press allows you to build upper-body size and strength which is great for performance and the...

Close your eyes and picture the chest development of legends like Arnold Schwarzennegger, Franco Columbo, and Lou Ferrigno in their prime -- or modern day freaks like ALLMAX’s own Steve Kuclo, Josh Wade and Ryan Watson. What do each of these incredible athletes have in common? All of them...

Here is a ranking of the best exercises for building a better chest based on personal experience and the training articles of top IFBB pro bodybuilders. This is not necessarily a determination of exercise order, but the exercises that are most effective for muscle fiber recruitment and targeting...

How to Build a Workout Routine Step #1 - Determine Your Training Split I suggest training 3 to 4 days per week. This is the best place to start. Many lifters live by the belief that more is better. More might be better for you, but how will you know unless you construct a 3 to 4 day protocol...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

Who doesn’t love a good chest and triceps workout? We all do, but this one’s a little bit different. It was programmed by Chris Kellum, a certified personal trainer and member of the Florida Army National Guard. Because he needs to be prepared for the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), hitting the...

There are some iconic photos that stand the test of time. One of them is of Arnold Schwarzenegger hitting his classic side chest pose. His pecs in that pic are full and large. They look like you could set a shaker cup on them and not worry about it falling off. While many people who aren’t...

Building a big chest is just about every gym goer’s primary focus at one point or another. However, most people think that the bench press alone is the best and only movement that really builds big pectorals. But really, there are other ways you should be training if you really want to achieve...