Four Exercises for Developing Fabulous Pecs

ByBruce Nesbitt

When trying to build powerful and shapely pectoral muscles, greater muscle formation and increased muscle mass can only be achieved by working out the pecs and chest muscle groups simultaneously. Therefore, implementing a satisfactory workout program for your pecs should include exercising the chest and other smaller surrounding muscle groups, resulting in the overall shape and form men strive to achieve. Depending on the current level of conditioning and training, there are a number of exercises that should prove to be particularly beneficial.

1. Push-ups - Push-ups are likely to be one of the best workouts for building the pecs. Not only are the pectoral muscles exercised, but all the muscle groups of the chest, biceps, shoulders, and triceps are also strengthened. Your own body weight will serve as the resistance for these exercises, and the end result will be the proper form and defined muscle mass for each of the related muscle groups.

2. Bench Press - Another great exercise for the pecs is the bench press. As with the pushup, this exercise not only works the chest muscles and pecs together, but also the biceps and triceps muscles. Again, the focus is on the entire upper body. Maximum results are achieved by using heavier weights and slower repetitions, as well as by a gradual increase in the number of repetitions.

3. Dumbbell Fly - The dumbbell fly is another great workout for the pecs. To perform this exercise, hold a dumbbell in either hand, lie on your back, and rotate the dumbbell directly above the pecs and chest in a fly motion. Once again, using a heavier dumbbell will achieve the maximum results. Also, focus on slower reps and heavier weights while trying to maintain the proper technique for each repetition.

4. Pull-over - A pull over is another beneficial workout for the pecs and shoulders. Holding a dumbbell directly over your head while laying on your back, lower the dumbbell over your shoulders slowly, then raise it back up to the starting position, thereby targeting the pecs and shoulders, while also working out the triceps muscle group. Maximum results are again achieved by utilizing the heaviest dumbbells possible.

These are four of the most basic exercises utilized in developing the fabulous shape and tone of the pectoral muscles that is appealing to many men. As with other exercises, the resistance in the form of the weight used and the number of repetitions are key components of an effective exercise program. And there is one other factor - consistency. Once you've developed your exercise program, stick with it! The key to the successful development of the pectoral muscles is a good program maintained over an extended period of time. Good luck with whatever program you choose to implement.

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