Category Archive for "Chest"

Building up the inner portion of your chest is an important step in achieving well-rounded development that really gives your pecs that thick, defined and “separated” look. But what is the most effective way to specifically target this area? What…

“What are the best chest exercises to build my pecs?” This is one of the most common questions that lands in my inbox on a weekly basis, and it’s no secret that the majority of lifters out there place chest…

Although traditional barbell bench presses are generally considered as a basic, “must have” bodybuilding exercise, the simple truth is that they are most definitely not a mandatory exercise from a pure muscle building perspective. It’s not that barbell benches aren’t…

“What is the ideal hand positioning on a dumbbell press for building the chest… an overhand grip with the palms facing away, or a neutral grip with the palms facing inward?” In order to stimulate maximum muscle growth on any…

Although dips have been a standard compound exercise in chest routines for decades, I want to explain today why they are, in fact, not that great of an exercise for building the pecs with maximum effectiveness. Before I get started,…

The debate surrounding dumbbell flys vs. cable flys continue among gym bros around the world. Although a heavy compound press should always be the cornerstone of your chest training routine, flys are a great movement to include at the end…

If you’re looking to add as much raw size to your chest in the most efficient way possible, there’s no question that heavy presses are the way to go. Flye movements can certainly be included at the end of your…

So you’ve been cranking out your chest pressing movements with full intensity and focus… you’re progressing in weight and reps every week… your nutrition and supplementation is down pat… and your chest still isn’t growing the way you want it…

If you’re still a relative beginner, I would typically recommend that you simply focus on gaining overall muscle size and strength throughout your entire body before focusing on the smaller details. Worrying about your “inner biceps”, “lower quads” or “upper…

What are the best exercises for building thick, muscular pecs? How many sets and reps should you perform? What is the best way to structure an optimal chest workout for mass? These questions land in my inbox on a daily…