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Best Chest: Noah Siegel's Pec-Building Workout
Nothing drops jaws like a big, thick chest. Not sure how to get one? You need these workouts!
Date Added: Mar 13, 2013 -
Razor-Sharp Physique: Ben Booker's Back & Chest Workout
Look great from front to back with this novel workout approach.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2012 -
Kelechi Opara's Targeted Chest Workout
My chest workout will knock you for a loop. Don't expect to spend all day under a barbell. This dumbbell-heavy workout will add size, shape, and striation to your pecs!
Date Added: Nov 7, 2012 -
Bodybuilding.com’s 10 Highest-Rated Chest Exercises
Our Exercise Database is home to thousands of exercises. We lined up the highest-rated chest movements and added insider tips for this ultimate list!
Date Added: Sep 20, 2012 -
Crushing Chest
Mr. Olympia Phil Heath flies through a blistering chest workout and shows you how to turn less-than-impressive pecs into a standout body part.
Date Added: Sep 19, 2012 -
Ask The Super Strong Guy: How Can I Bench With An Injured Shoulder?
Pro powerlifter Mark Bell answers your questions about lifting very, very heavy objects off the floor and rack.
Date Added: Sep 7, 2012 -
Chest Training Mistakes: The 7 Deadly Sins Of Chest Training
Growing a chest is tough work. It's made especially harder if you're doing it incorrectly. Avoid persistent flatness by taking these reminders into account.
Date Added: Jul 26, 2012 -
Chest-Building Nutrition: Tips And Meal Plan For A Bigger Chest
Dumbbells and barbells will only get you so far in your quest for a gorilla chest. You need a solid nutrition profile to build powerful pecs. Here's how!
Date Added: Jul 24, 2012 -
Power Chest Workout: Joe Palumbo's Pro Pec Training
Build a barrel chest worthy of any superhero with IFBB Pro Joe Palumbo's powerful pec routine!
Date Added: Jul 23, 2012 -
Stan McQuay’s 4-Week Chiseled Chest Workout Routine
Stan McQuay has a massive chest. He built it with heavy weight and a solid routine of no-bull workouts. Chisel your own perfect pecs!
Date Added: Jul 20, 2012 -
We 'Mirin Special Edition: Powerful Pectoral Pictorial
Get inspired with this treasure chest of 15 powerful BodySpace pec shots. Time to build your own feature-worthy chest!
Date Added: Jul 19, 2012 -
A Girl’s Gotta Bench: Chest Workout And Training Tips
A great upper body is incomplete without chest training. Find out why you shouldn't be copping out of your chest workout!
Date Added: Jul 18, 2012 -
Infinite Growth: Build Your Best Chest
Build bigger, stronger, more powerful pecs with this treasure chest of training, nutrition and motivation articles! Get ready to press with the best.
Date Added: Jul 17, 2012 -
Big Time Bench: Want To Turn Every Head In Your Gym? Give Us 12 Weeks
The bench press is more than a pec-builder. It's great for improving the strength and muscularity of your entire upper body. Learn how to master this key move.
Date Added: Apr 5, 2012 -
Pectoral Battle Royale: Barbells Vs. Dumbbells Vs. Smith Machine
Different chest exercises provide particular power for particular muscles. Learn which exercises work best to build biceps and triceps.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2012 -
Mike O’Hearn’s Power Bodybuilding: Chest Workout
Want a chest worthy of an S? Part bodybuilding, part powerlifting, Mike O'Hearn's "power bodybuilding" concept builds muscle and strength at the same time.
Date Added: Nov 17, 2011 -
HRT: Animal Hellraiser Trainer – Hell Workout 3, Chest & Triceps
Hellcentrics are a love-child of pain and flex. If you made it to Hell Session III, I am pretty impressed. Survive the day and be stronger for it.
Date Added: Nov 8, 2011 -
Chest Workout: No Bench Press? No Problem.
Build a bigger, stronger, better chest with this complete workout from USPLabs designed to punish the pecs from every angle.
Date Added: Oct 28, 2011 -
Pectoral College: The Smart 4-Move Plan For A Chiseled Chest
Are your pecs earning whispers of disapproval? Does your bench press blow? Time to silence the doubters!
Date Added: Sep 27, 2011 -
Explosión De Pectorales 101: Cómo Lograr Buenos Pectorales Desde Todos Los ángulos
¡Despierta y activa esos pectorales dormidos! Estos ejercicios te permitirán trabajar los pectorales desde todos los ángulos imaginables.
Date Added: Aug 15, 2011 -
Why Women Can't Afford To Avoid Chest Training!
Three moves equal one PEC-tacular chest with this super-efficient program for women.
Date Added: Jul 12, 2011 -
Pec Blastin' 101: Building A Better Chest From Every Angle
Ditch the chest-coddling and paper-flat pecs, this workout grinder will hit your chest from every angle imaginable.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2011 -
Lee Labrada's 12 Week Lean Body Trainer - Week 7, Day 5.
This episode's workout focuses on the rest of the upper body muscles we didn't target in the last workout.
Date Added: Feb 18, 2011 -
Lee Labrada's 12 Week Lean Body Trainer - Week 5, Day 6.
Today you'll be training your chest, shoulders and triceps. But, before we head to the gym, I want to give you some tips on choosing good vegetables and fruits to add into your diet.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2011 -
Kris Gethin 12-Week Daily Trainer - Week 5: Day 33!
Kris Gethin is your personal daily trainer. Follow him as he takes you and himself through a 12-week transformation. After a quick warning about overtraining, Kris heads to the gym for the chest and triceps workout.
Date Added: Feb 4, 2011 -
Ric's Corner: Tip Of The Week - Cable Cross Overs.
This great tip will make sure you're maximizing your chest workout by performing cable crossovers and pec decks properly.
Date Added: Feb 2, 2011 -
One Move For A Big Chest: Decline Barbell Bench Press.
If you want to add a lot of new size and strength to your upper torso, you need to do the decline barbell bench press. Use this exercise with any of the following methods and watch your chest grow!
Date Added: Jan 14, 2011 -
BodySpace Pecs: BodySpace Members Help You Get A Big Chest!
If you're not on Bodyspace yet then you are missing out on a treasure trove of information. Read on to see what some of our notable Bodyspace members have to say about building that perfect chest. And create your Bodyspace account today!
Date Added: Dec 9, 2010 -
Ava Cowan: Naturally Driven | Upper Body Assault.
Ava follows a strict protocol of heavy lifting to build quality, dense mass but recommends a few light warm up sets especially for injury prone body parts like the shoulders. A strong mind-muscle connection results in better muscle activation, and this proves effective for both shoulders and biceps. Strict form and multiple angles are called for on triceps, while the Freemotion machine and incline dumbbell movements target upper chest.
Date Added: Nov 10, 2010 -
Video Article: Dorian Yates - Blood And Guts, Chest & Biceps.
6-time Mr. Olympia, Dorian Yates has 5 muscle-pounding exercises that you can use to build fully automatic guns and a shirt-shredding chest. Get ready to teach your chest and biceps what BUILDING MUSCLE really means.
Date Added: Oct 11, 2010 -
Dramatic Transformation Principle: Chest, Back, And Supersets!
Roger Lockridge takes Kris Gethin's Dramatic Transformation Principle to the gym for a chest and back superset. Read on to see how he did!
Date Added: Sep 15, 2010 -
Video Article: The Anatomy Of The Chest With Jim Stoppani, PhD - Get The Chest You Always Wanted!
Are you using the wrong exercise for chest? Jim Stoppani, PhD takes you through his upper chest workout designed to build the chest that you've always dreamed of having. Check it out!
Date Added: Sep 1, 2010 -
Mission Muscle Assassination - How To Achieve Pectoral Perfection With This Game-Changing Chest Workout!
Are your pecs not growing as much as they used to? Missing the spark in your chest training? Well this article will give you the motivation and tools to achieve pectoral perfection! Read more to find out how!
Date Added: Aug 16, 2010 -
ErgoGenix Quantum Body Method: Chest & Biceps.
Episode #1 of the Quantum Body Method. Mike's upper and middle chest are targeted for improvement with pyramided incline and flat presses on the smith machine followed by a wide grip machine decline press with pushups for lower chest. Finally a giant set of 3-position cable flyes rounds things off. On to biceps, it's EZ curls for the warm-up, immediately to blood-pumping standard and alternating hammer curls, finishing with reverse curls.
Date Added: Aug 11, 2010 -
Video Article: 20-Minute Chest Workout!
A lack of time doesn't need to be an excuse to miss your workout. Fitness Expert Brandon Poe is here to show you a fast and easy way to get your chest workout in just 20 minutes!
Date Added: Jul 28, 2010 -
Ronnie Coleman: The Undiscovered Footage: The Student.
BSN heavyweight Trey Brewer remarks on the physique that signified the beginning of a new era of both size and conditioning. Dropping weights is not only fine in Ronnie's home gym, but encouraged especially when you dumbbell press the weight of a small planet. Fitness fave Alicia Marie was admiring him on magazine covers when she was still in short pants.
Date Added: Jul 13, 2010 -
Brandon Curry Unleashed, Season 2: Supps For Size.
Find out what products helped Brandon add quality pounds in the off season, including his protein of choice Syntha 6. An crushing chest and shoulder routine with plenty of failure sets follows.
Date Added: Jul 6, 2010 -
Brandon Curry Unleashed, Season 2: Off Season Construction.
Dig into Brandon's seasonal training values and witness his clever variation on a dumbbell pullover by transitioning it into an extreme close-grip press. Next, get his take on the ever present issue of injury prevention as he pours it on with incline presses and cable crossovers.
Date Added: Jun 17, 2010 -
The 10 Bodypart Target Training Series: Pack On Slabs Of Pure Muscle To Your Chest!
Do you want a massive and defined chest? This target program is designed to increase muscle mass, development and balance from top to bottom, inside and out. Find out more below!
Date Added: Jun 8, 2010 -
Wimpy Chest No More: 3 Chest Routines For Massive Growth!
What can I do to lose my small, weak chest? This seems to be the most common weak point I hear about. Here are a few routines that are sure to blast new growth into your chest. Good luck!
Date Added: May 18, 2010 -
Video Article: Add Strength & Size With Mike O'Hearn's Power Bodybuilding Program.
You know him as the American Gladiator Titan. Mike O'Hearn is here today to talk about Power Bodybuilding and how you can powerlift and bodybuild all together in this awesome video article!
Date Added: Apr 14, 2010 -
Empower Me In 6, Season 3: Chest, Legs, & Boxing.
Shawnee catches Cy on the treadmill warming up for the day's weight training, and finds out his ice tea consumption's been cut in half. Today it's chest and legs and Shawnee keeps things realistic with medium sets and reps, with focus on injury prevention and proper form. It wouldn't be Empower Me without a boxing episode, and Cy gloves up for some intense sparring and brings along son Nate. Rubin provides expert tips on boxing form.
Date Added: Apr 12, 2010 -
Forge A Massive Chest With This Fiber-Splitting Routine!
There is more to it than just the bench. There are different angles and movements to improve and balance it. Use this simple routine to build a massive chest.
Date Added: Mar 19, 2010 -
Train Insane With Kane, Episode #43: Insane Chest.
Well, here we go again. More intense footage of your favorite gym junkies mixing it up with advanced techniques. This time it's chest day including machine flyes with partial reps and flat bench with drop sets.
Date Added: Jan 21, 2010 -
Hardgainer's 'Bigger & Wider Pecs' Workout In 4 Easy Moves!
If you're dying for a bigger chest to boost your image of power and masculinity then this chest workout is what every hardgainer needs. Find out more.
Date Added: Dec 4, 2009 -
5 Chest Workouts For Mass - A Beginner's Guide!
How beginners can build a massive chest - Guide discusses the chest, its function, and exercises. Try these 5 great chest workout programs for size.
Date Added: Sep 16, 2009 -
Train Insane With Kane, Episode #28: Cheat Day.
Kane's been changing up his workout routine lately, possibly to avoid alienating his audience with his strange antics. First up is some slow incline bench work with Ascent 81 coaching from the sidelines before taking his turn, and as usual not a word from Kane in return. The fun continues with heavy side laterals and a bit of shameless cheating.
Date Added: Aug 27, 2009 -
Fit Dreams Come True, Season 2, Episode 6: Diana & Mark.
Diana's ready for an intense workout at Reds Gym in San Antonio with special guest professional wrestler Mark Von Erich.
Date Added: Aug 26, 2009 -
Ultimate Upper Chest Training - A Guide For Teenagers To Build A Huge Upper Chest!
To build a huge upper chest, you need a solid training routine to maximize its development; you can't just press for hours on end. Here's a great guide for teens with workouts and explanations to build a huge upper chest! Learn more.
Date Added: Aug 24, 2009 -
Train Insane With Kane, Episode #26: Epic Phail & Ethiopian Food!
Looks like Kane's toning things down with some standard bench and hammer presses in the gym, pretty tame for this guy! Kane offers a little insight about his personal hygiene while enjoying some delicious Ethiopian food with friends.
Date Added: Aug 13, 2009 -
Brandon Curry: Unleashed, Episode #6: Chest & Gaining Size, Presented By BSN
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and Team BSN athlete Brandon Curry advocates hitting the chest hard and fast, and using only the effective range of movement to avoid working other bodyparts too much. Also find out Brandon's take on proper caloric intake for gaining mass.
Date Added: Aug 3, 2009 -
Peak Pyramid Training, Episode #1: Intro & Chest Day!
Try out the new adaptive Peak Pyramid Training program from Scivation's Marc Lobliner and Derek Charlebois - 5 sets of decreasing reps on 4 exercises per body part to accompany their Cut Diet! Episode #1: Chest Day!
Date Added: May 30, 2009 -
Expand Your Chest Dimensions With Flyes!
Formulating a really great chest workout really goes a long way to enhancing your whole upper body... Flyes and their variations are perfect for doing this. Here are a few exercises and tips to really bring out the chest.
Date Added: May 18, 2009 -
5 Training Secrets For Building A Sculpted Chest!
How much can you bench? In this article, I hope to engage and gravitate your attention to some of my secrets to building an impressive chest! Take action now and build a sculpted chest with these tips and exercises!
Date Added: May 5, 2009 -
Layne Norton Reloaded... The Comeback: Recovering From A Torn Pec (Part 2).
I was in one of the best PhD programs in the country and I was about to get married to my lovely fiance Isabel in May... life was good. No life was great! But on February 25th, 2008... it changed forever. Read on.
Date Added: Apr 7, 2009 -
What Is The Most Complete Workout For Building A Huge Chest?
What is the most complete workout for building a huge chest? Building a stronger and bigger chest has many benefits and is often a point of focus. Build more size and strength in the chest from the following great chest workouts!
Date Added: Mar 11, 2009 -
Layne Norton Reloaded... The Comeback: Recovering From A Torn Pec (Part 1).
I was in one of the best PhD programs in the country and I was about to get married to my lovely fiance Isabel in May... life was good. No life was great! But on February 25th, 2008... it changed forever. Read on.
Date Added: Feb 17, 2009 -
New Year's Resolution 2009 Edition: Mass Building - Chest
Is your New Year's resolution aimed towards gaining overall mass? Then learn and use the most effective training tips & techniques. Utilize these along with chest anatomy descriptions, exercises, and a fully loaded workout plan!
Date Added: Jan 26, 2009 -
Kevin Piompino's Journey Through Bodybuilding - Episode #1: Chest Training.
Check out this new teen lifting video series from powerlifter Kevin Piompino. This week, he takes you through a chest-specific workout designed to build power, strength, and speed for powerlifting!
Date Added: Nov 12, 2008 -
The Poe Show - Episode #7: Challenging Chest Workout!
Learn proper form for safely training your chest (pectorals) - without injuring yourself. Grab a spotter, and watch and learn from Brandon Poe on how to pack on some size!
Date Added: Jul 15, 2008 -
Shane Giese's Bodybuilding Show - Episode #7: Teen Chest And Abs Training.
NPC teen bodybuilder Shane Giese shows you how to lift properly and safely in the gym. Watch him train and learn a few lifting tips! In this episode, Shane also talks about his off-season meals and pre-workout nutrition.
Date Added: Jul 8, 2008 -
Fit Dreams Come True With Diana Chaloux, Episode 6 - Chest Workout!
In her sixth episode, watch as WNSO Fitness Model Pro Diana Chaloux takes you into the gym for a beautiful chest workout at Gold's Gym in Del Rey, Florida!
Date Added: Jun 23, 2008 -
Jay Cutler's Ultimate Chest And Biceps Training For Explosive Growth!
Add thickness to your chest and inches to your arms by using Jay Cutler's one-day split for a wider chest and massive bi's! Train hard using this and you will be sure to make amazing strength and size gains!
Date Added: Apr 28, 2008 -
Build A Chiseled Chest With The Best Chest Workout!
How much can you bench? Isn't that the most annoying question that people ask? People want to know what you can lift. In this article you will find a routine sure to chisel your chest and make you awesome strong all in about eight weeks.
Date Added: Apr 16, 2008 -
Rollin' 30s: Build Massive Chest With Volume-Based Program!
The program that I am about to present to you is no walk in the park and definitely isn't low volume. Try the following high volume workout along with the supplementation stack provide and watch your growth go through the roof!
Date Added: Jan 17, 2008 -
Tri-Phase Training, Part 2 - Volume: Chest And Shoulders, Day 2.
In this second episode, watch and learn as Scivation's Marc Lobiner and Derek Charlesbois explain Tri-Phase Training, doing a Chest and Shoulders volume workout on Day Two!
Date Added: Jan 15, 2008 -
New Year's Resolution: Mass Building - Chest (Part Two)!
Is your New Year's resolution aimed towards gaining overall mass, especially in the chest? Learn and use the most effective methods by utilizing the following chest anatomy descriptions, exercises, and workout plan!
Date Added: Dec 11, 2007 -
East Coast Video Series, Episode 5: Victor Martinez Olympia Prep - Chest Training.
East Coast Muscle is proud to offer this great video series with IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Victor Martinez and MHP President Gerard Dente! Tune in and see how Big Vic trains for the 2007 Olympia! This week: Victor Martinez builds his chest!
Date Added: Sep 21, 2007 -
Complete Chest Training: A Safe Way To Train!
As some of you already know, there is no such thing as the perfect workout. However, the workout outlined here is a very effective and safe chest builder... Learn about anatomy, exercises, stretching, sample workout, and more!
Date Added: Aug 28, 2007 -
Chest Building 101 - Introduction!
Everyone is guaranteed an A for the course as long as you sit through the course and pay attention... This introduction will give details about anatomy of the chest, different parts, exercises, and workouts. Get the details right here!
Date Added: Aug 8, 2007 -
A Chest Training Interview With Celebrity Anthony Catanzaro.
In the following article Anthony explains why chest training is important to him, where he draws his inspiration from, how he develops his own pecs and what he suggests for advanced and novice bodybuilders. Learn more...
Date Added: Jun 27, 2007 -
Flex Excerpt: Ronnie Coleman's Chest Test!
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman doesn't mess around when it comes to chest training. Here's an excerpt from the June 2007 issue of Flex Magazine detailing the training strategies that put his pecs over the top.
Date Added: Jun 22, 2007 -
Shane Giese's Bodybuilding Show - Episode #2: Chest Training, Pt. 2.
NPC teen bodybuilder, Shane Giese and his training partner, Trevor Walborn, show you how to properly lift as they prepare for the NPC Teen Nationals! Watch this video series to find out why Shane prefers dumbbells to barbells!
Date Added: May 17, 2007 -
Getting Cut With Glass - Episode #3: Chest Training.
Watch as IFBB Pro Trainer Charles Glass and IFBB World Masters Champion Bob Cicherillo train Adam Kirby for the upcoming 2007 Mr. Venice Beach competition, and train you on how to Get Cut With Glass! THIS WEEK: Grueling Chest Training Techniques!
Date Added: May 8, 2007 -
Shane Giese's Bodybuilding Show - Episode #1: Dumbbell Chest Training.
NPC teen bodybuilder, Shane Giese and his training partner, Trevor Walborn, show you how to properly lift as they prepare for the NPC Teen Nationals! Watch this video series to find out why Shane prefers dumbbells to barbells!
Date Added: Apr 30, 2007 -
Positioning For Pecs: Build A Massive Chest!
So, how did I get my chest to go from minuscule to massive... tiny to titanic... pathetic to powerful? It's all about ‘positioning’ my iron-addicted friends! Here is my explanation and why posisitioning is so important. Sample chest workouts included!
Date Added: Apr 24, 2007 -
The Best Chests On The Bodybuilding.com Forum!
This article is dedicated to those who sport a giant chest here on the forum. These members have an all around well-developed chest. They showcase their strong points... Check them out right here and see who has the best chest on the forum!
Date Added: Sep 18, 2006 -
The Brit Show With John Berry: Free Chest Workout Video!
Watch 26-year-old British natural bodybuilder John Berry train week-by-week for his first bodybuilding competition. THIS WEEK: Download this week's free chest workout video to your computer for future reference, too!
Date Added: Jul 26, 2006 -
Killer Chest Training - Tips And Routines!
Some guys added size to their chest without much trouble. I had a hard time in that area so a great deal of research had been required to fix it. Here are some great tips and routines to make a stubborn chest grow.
Date Added: Jul 3, 2006 -
The Best Chest-Building Tips And Workouts From The Forums.
Get the latest right here as our forum members have put together some great tips and workouts for building perfect pecs. In addition get a refresher course on chest anatomy. Learn more and try them out!
Date Added: Jun 26, 2006 -
A Five Part Series Of Developing The Physique Of Your Dreams - Chest!
Welcome to volume four of this five part series. Today we are going to work exclusively on the chest. Get a real chest burner right here!
Date Added: Feb 6, 2006 -
Targeting A Stubborn Chest - Working The Pecs!
My chest has improved tremendously over the last 6 months and below I will describe what I have finalized as my most effective chest building routine. Get the latest right here...
Date Added: Jan 27, 2006 -
How To Build A Standout-In-The-Crowd Chest!
Looking to build a huge chest? Well guys (and ladies) you have come to the right place. Check out this chest routine that is sure to have people notice your gains! Read on...
Date Added: Jan 20, 2006 -
Episode 23: Chest Training With IFBB Pro Rusty Jeffers!
This week on The Fit Show for our second chest workout. This time it will be IFBB Pro Rusty Jeffers, as he gives us his spin on chest, followed by everyone's favorite, David and Alexis Ellis with their Gourmet Fitness Foods.
Date Added: Nov 14, 2005 -
Episode 3: Milos Sarcev - Chest Training.
This week on The Fit Show, get ready for a mind blowing chest workout with bodybuilding legend Milos Sarcev. Stay tuned for a no mercy workout that will have your chest reaching new peaks.
Date Added: Jun 28, 2005 -
Powering Up Your Pecs.
The popularity of chest training has grown significantly over the years, and people can't seem to get enough of that new innovative chest routine. In this article I will outline a chest workout that starts with isolating the pectorals to pre-exhaust...
Date Added: Mar 1, 2005 -
The Ultimate No Fluff Women's Training Guide: Part Four - Chest!
The article will also cover new exercises to prevent plateaus, how to train at home on limited equipment, how to train safely to add size to your chest and more...
Date Added: Aug 25, 2004 -
Armor Plated Pecs!
We are going to attack the chest today with a chest training routine that I feel is as close to the best overall routine known to man for mass, shape and condition. After all we are in pursuit of the total package.
Date Added: Jun 11, 2004 -
Powerful Back And Chest Superset Routine!
If you are looking to build a powerful V-shape back and an enormous chest, then this is a great routine for you! Read more!
Date Added: Jun 9, 2004 -
Double Your Results Using Varying Workouts: The Chest!
The purpose of this article is to go in-depth into training the chest using High-Intensity Training and Volume Training methods. I will give a workout program for the chest using both program methods.
Date Added: Mar 30, 2004 -
Titus Titanic Pecs!
I often write about a bodybuilder's best body part training and often they do nothing special at all, being genetically gifted. But, my favorite training articles are about bodybuilders who overcame real weaknesses. This is the case with Craig Titus's chest.
Date Added: Jan 14, 2004 -
Blast Your Chest: The Labrada Way!
Find out how the most symmetric pro bodybuilder ever built his huge chest! Learn how to get a chest like a pro!
Date Added: Dec 23, 2003 -
Perfect Pecs In 5 Steps!
You want pecs! You've done literally every exercise known to man to get your pecs to grow, but to no avail. You've begun to feel that you are doomed to a life without a well-developed chest; but there's still hope.
Date Added: Dec 13, 2003 -
Training The Chest: What You Need To Know!
Well we now know to go as heavy as possible with good form to get maximum muscle overload and hypertrophy and we also know that routines need to switched regular to prevent the muscle adaptation process. Find out what else you need to know to continuously make gains!
Date Added: Dec 10, 2003 -
Clobber Your Chest!
Impressive pectoral muscles are often defined as the very foundation of a manly physique. For so many people, this means to start pumping out reps on the barbell bench press. Find out what OTHER exercises will help you build an Arnold size chest!
Date Added: Sep 3, 2003 -
Training Tips For Building Your Pectoralis Major!
The pectoralis major is without question one of the most frequently trained muscles in fitness and sport. Despite it's popularity, few people know much about the anatomy and kinesiology of this important muscle. Learn it here!
Date Added: Aug 12, 2003 -
Experiments in the Gym: The Bench Press!
You should always experiment in your training. By performing experiments you can find out what "works" and what doesn't. This should be an on going process because something that works today may not work a few months from now. However, your experiments should always be performed from a foundation of common sense.
Date Added: Jul 3, 2003 -
How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep!
Learn the technique, several tips, and explosive secrets to bench press form that will send your strength and muscle development through the roof!
Date Added: Jun 28, 2003 -
Harmony of Structure & Function: The Pecs.
Understanding the link between the structure and function of a particular muscle will help you to make the right decision, put together an intelligent program and start adding some high quality muscle mass.
Date Added: May 19, 2003 -
Pectoralis Development Through Proper Biomechanics.
By having a stronger comprehension of the proper biomechanics of the pectoralis muscles, as well as correct methods in which to stretch this muscle, you can successfully design a program in which you can optimize your pectoralis muscle potential.
Date Added: Apr 14, 2003 -
Blasting The Chest!
In this article I am going to discuss what I feel is the most effective and growth promoting workout for the chest.
Date Added: Feb 11, 2003 -
Bench Like An Animal: Part 2
There are many milestones when entering the world of bench pressing. When starting into the gym life, you might see others in the gym benching big weight and wonder how you too can get there.
Date Added: Jan 31, 2003 -
Battlezone Chest Crusade!
The easiest way to look at chest training is to break it down by upper, middle, and lower chest lifts. These are then broken down by press and fly movements. Learn why and all the best exercises for them!
Date Added: Jan 30, 2003 -
Hardcore Chest Training!
This article will take a look at the importance of building the chest, the most effective lifts and approaches for maximum muscle stimulation and growth.
Date Added: Jan 6, 2003 -
New Year, New Abs: 5 Steps To A Ripped Midsection
It's that time of year again. The lovehandles are back, and you want your six pack back. It's about time, so let's get down to business.
Date Added: Dec 11, 2002 -
Bodybuilding For Babyboomers - Week Seven!
Learn how to improve your chest and pecs without the bench press. Also, find out how to improve you calves with the help from Diane and...
Date Added: Oct 9, 2002 -
Cybergenics Chest Workout
The method they taught is very tough and a lot of hard work, but a friend of mine that busted through a couple of plateaus using the Cybergenics Phase 1 chest routine. Here are the full details!
Date Added: Oct 1, 2002 -
Microburst Chest Workout
Always try to do more each workout! Don't settle for less than one additional rep per workout. Rest two to three minutes between these sets.
Date Added: Sep 5, 2002 -
Developing the Chest
The chest is perhaps the most widely sought after aspect of the human physique. It is the part that even the skinny-legged guys on the beach stick out.
Date Added: Jul 22, 2002 -
The Chest
The chest, along with the arms is one of the most easily noticed muscle groups and is absolutely necessary to have fully developed whether competing or bodybuilding as a hobby.
Date Added: Jun 16, 2002 -
Chest routine!
For my chest, I divide it into three parts - lower, middle, and upper chest. I only train one part of the chest on my chest day.
Date Added: May 29, 2002 -
Chest routine Part 2!
For my chest, I divide it into three parts - lower, middle, and upper chest. I only train one part of the chest on my chest day. For example, if Monday is chest day, I will only train the lower chest.
Date Added: May 29, 2002 -
Powerful Pecs and Size To Match
Fellas, are you tired of being embarrassed of taking your shirt off at the beach because of your bird chest? This article will tell you the secrets to growing a huge chest. A bonus workout routine is included!
Date Added: May 20, 2002 -
Pounding The Pecs!
What can give you the chest of your dreams? Dumbbells! Here are the reasons why along with a great 12 week chest workout that will have you growing quicker than you ever thought possible.
Date Added: May 19, 2002 -
Westside Bench Press Training
I am going to introduce you all to the wild and wacky side of training from the Westside. This article will outline the special and innovative exercises used by most ALL big time benchers who are produced through using the Westside Barbell system.
Date Added: May 18, 2002 -
Powerful Pecs
Within the next few months, I will have a complete set of articles, each one dedicated to a different muscle group. Each article will include a super-set and an effective strength building exercise to help you blast through any plateaus and into new and impressive muscular growth and definition.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2002 -
Chest And Triceps Advanced Training Tips
After a while on my first chest/tris routine you should have built your bench up to a level that your happy with, while adding two or three inches to your chest.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2002 -
GROW Your Upper Body...In Just 40 Minutes Per Week!!
OK. I know this sounds like a stupid advert from a fitness mag, but believe me. I've tried this one and it works! It was the first workout I ever tried, or at least it's similar to it, with a few little additions, and it helped me to begin to look the part of a bodybuilder.
Date Added: Apr 1, 2002 -
Transforming The Ineffective To Effective: The Barbell Bench Press!
You do these tried and true exercises (cables & barbells) because everybody tells you that they are the best for building a great physique. Then come along free weights that blow them away. Learn more...
Date Added: Mar 8, 2002 -
The Chest, the Bench Press, and "Feeder" Training to Improve the Two
I gained 55 lbs. on my bench press in four months, from 260 to 315, and 3 inches on my chest. This is, I believe, the perfect workout for chest size and bench press power.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
No Equipment? No Problem!
First of all, I recommend that you join a gym if you possibly can. I've written this article, though, because I know a lot of people don't live near gyms or cannot afford the membership fees.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Striation
Striations are mainly, as mentioned before, found in the chest area. Achieving striations combines a few simple exercises and a low body fat percentage.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Building Huge Pecs!
When you first started training, what was the first muscle you dedicated most of your attention to? For most of us, it was our chest. We would train insanely trying to build that perfect chest.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Perfect Pecs
Is you chest lagging? Do you want more size? Do you want a more atheistically pleasing chest? Well most people would say yes to at least one of these questions so I have the workout for you.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Most Underused Chest Exercise: The Decline Dumbbell Press
I see most of these guys week after week doing exactly the same workouts for chest and they are wondering why their chests are not growing.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Upper Body Training
This article is based on the upper body training, and can be used with the lower body workout. Basically once again the important things like stretching off and sticking to a diet will be needed.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Forty Pounds To Your Bench In 3 Weeks!
No this isn't a steroid article or some magic pill but a training program which I used and had success with and felt I needed to share it with you all. This program is straight from AST Sports Science so I don't claim to be creative or anything.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Pec Building: Up, Up and Away!
So you have a low body fat percentage and you lift weights yet you cannot understand why it is that when you wear a t-shirt or jumper it looks like you have boobs and not pecs.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Principles of Bench From the Trench
It was a pretty big accomplishment when I benched more than a hundred pounds more than my bodyweight, at 16 years old, after training only 4 months, in a contest (form must be to the "t").
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Shaping Your Chest
If you're like me, your chest is stubborn. When I say stubborn, I mean it does not seem to want to grow. You pound away at it. You try different routines. You try just about every exercise in the books, and nothing seems to work.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Break Through Your Bench Press Plateau with a Matrix Program
Everyone hits a wall in their success on Bench press at some stage. How would you like to increase your 1 rep max by at least 10% in 10 weeks? Not to mention some great improvement in chest development at the same time.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Pecfection
Chest Workouts...we are finally here and I promise you that after implementing the advice in this article your pecs will frighten a T-Rex. One of the most impressive sites in bodybuilding is a pair of striated slabs of granite-like pecs.
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
Do You Want a Herculean Chest?
All of the guys in the gym would love to have a Herculean Chest. How do you go about doing that? Well here are five tips and some sample exercises to help you out. Check it out right here!
Date Added: Mar 7, 2002 -
The Chest Done Right!
The chest is, to me anyway, the most masculine looking muscle on the body. Learn about the muscles that make up the chest, the best exercises, and check out my favorite chest workout for fast gains.
Date Added: Feb 21, 2002 -
Up Your Chest
It always comes up. It never fails. Anytime someone starts talking to me about weightlifting the same question will come up "So, how much can you bench?" My answer is always the same "I don't have a clue."
Date Added: Feb 19, 2002 -
Tips For Adding Slabs Of Muscle To Your Chest
The chest is one of those body parts that draws a lot of attention, the other being arms, from everyone that looks at you. But from a bodybuilding perspective we know that bodybuilding is much, much more than a big set of arms and a big chest.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Pectorific?
You are strolling through the mall with your two fully packed and chiseled pecs that bulge through your double X shirt that is still tight up top.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Champion Chest Development!
The large, beautiful fan-like muscle complex built on top of your deep rib box, the pectorals, must be equally thick over the entire slab-like area to achieve the big titles in todays contests.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
The Big Three
Although it's a good idea to frequently switch out your workouts, three movements that should always be included, especially for hardgainers, are the so-called "Big Three"; bench press, squat, and deadlift.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Training the Chest
Slowly but certainly the focus when training the body has shifted from muscular shoulders and a tiny waist, to building a chest that resembles the armour of a mythical soldier.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Bench III: Setting Up the Workout
This month, we're going to discuss how to setup a workout geared to increasing your bench fast. This is the major part of increasing your bench and its the most important as well.
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Periodization For A Better Bench Press.
This month we're going to discuss periodization or what it's commonly called "cycling".
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Se7en Benching Sins
"What's your bench?" is the most commonly asked question in the gym. It sort of determines whether you're a "macho man" or a "little man".
Date Added: Dec 21, 2001 -
Shocking Lagging Body Parts
For all of those whose gains have either slowed down or stopped, I know how frustrating this can be. Here are some shocking techniques for bring up your weaker body parts.
Date Added: May 2, 2001 -
Ten Point Plan for a Big Bench
So you want a big bench? Who doesn't? You have probably had a dream or two of benching 700 pounds to beat Anthony Clark and win a benching title. Follow my 10 rules for benching and you will be closer than ever!
Date Added: Apr 12, 2001 -
Chest: Exercises, Anatomy And Tips!
Find out what exercises work best for your Chest! The smarter you are, the bigger you'll get!
Date Added: Jan 11, 2001 -
Anatomy And Exercises Main Page
Learn about the different muscles of the body and what exercises work them. Find out how to do them with our full guides!
Date Added: Jan 5, 2001 -
Power-Rack Training Part 1- The Bench Press
Power-rack training is one of the best ways to help increase strength and rehab from injury. I've been using rack training for almost a month and it has helped a whole lot on other exercises. Let me explain what it is.
Date Added: Aug 11, 2000