The picture shown above displays the two different muscles located in the chest. The pectoralis major, makes up the upper chest area. While the pectoralis minor makes up the lower chest area. Most people take pride and work hard for a well developed chest, but you have to understand that inorder to get a full chest, you have to work both parts. In this blog im going to explain a few workouts for the upper chest.
Upper Chest Workouts:Step-by-Step
Incline bench press- step-by-step
Step 1-The equipment needed for this excersise is an inclined bench, with a 45 lb bar. Load the desired weight onto the bar, making sure both sides are even.
Step 2- Sit on the bench and get a firm even grip on bar. Lift weight off of rack and slowly lower the weight. Bring down until bar touches your chest and then press upward until both arms are locked out.
Step 3- Repeat the exercise, 6-10 repititions.
Cable Incline Pull-Step-by-step
Step 1- Equipment needed for this exercise is a cable machine. Raise level of cables about a foot over your head. Set the desired resistance.
Step 2- With slow controlled movements, pull both cables until your hands are touching. Keep your arms straight and do not bend elbows. Try to hold for 3 seconds once your hands have touched, then allow weight to pull your arms back
Step 3- Repeat the exercise, 6-10 repititons
Wide arm raised push ups- Step-by-Step
Step 1. This is a little different from a regular push up. Instead of being arallel to ground, put feet on bench and hands on ground
Step 2- Lower your body, then push yourself back up
Step 3- Repeat the process,10-40 repititons
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