How to Choose the Best Pectoral Workout
Step-by-step Instructions
Here is what you need to do...
Step 1
First step is to start with dumbells, to do dumbell press exercises. They can be used to isolate the muscles so that you can get them to develop proportionately without cheating.
Step 2
Find a comfortable weight that you can get at least get 5 sets in with with a reasonable amount of reps and until failure.
Step 3
Form and time is everything. Getting the right form allows the pectoral region to grow and be even. Taking your time while lifting allows for you to develop a good habit of doing the exercise right and as time progresses and you get stronger you will continue to do it correctly.
Step 4
When doing the exercises pertaining to this region or any exercise take slow deep breaths. ex. dumbell presses, when pushing up / out exhale, coming down inhale then repeat.
Step 5
After each set take a 30-60 second break grab a swallow of water, helps to keep you energinized and allows a short period of relaxation in which your muscles need.
Step 6
Focus on repetitions when doing pectoral exercises, the more you can do the stronger you are going to get. As you become experienced then you can switch up. Light chest day to a heavy chest day.
Special Attention
Difficulties people often experience or parts that need special attention to do it right.
One mistake I notice is trying to impress by choosing really heavy weight. Wanting to show your strength is a sign of confidence but gain the experience first and allow your body to develop then consider showing what you know. Pectoral exercises are basic but need to be done correctly to get the best results.
Stuff You'll Need
| Brand | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bowflex Revolution FT Home Gym | $1299.99 |
Suggested Further Reading
| Author | Title | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Weeks to 100 Push-Ups | $10.17 | |
| Body Sculpting Bible for Chest and Arms | $15.95 |
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This Student Author's Background
Funny or interesting story about this topic...
When I was kid, my cousin and I use to lift weights and had no idea what we were doing and at one point I noticed I was doing something wrong because one of my pectoral muscles were a not proportioned with the other. It was noticeable if you looked closely but eventually I learned the right way and thank God / Jesus they are symmetrical.
When did you first do this & how did you get started?
I started lifting in high school on and off with the football team. The head coach at the time was trying to get me to play and wanted me to lift with the team. I enjoyed it and started going from there. I was lifting on and off for about 3 yrs and finally in 2008 I got so involved with it spending more and more time learning and I began to love it.