I hate chest training

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Am I the only one?
 
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my favourite muscle to train
 
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Am I the only one?
The only thing that I do. Every time I step outside my basement I always spend hours rotting here. Still, I have pajeet tier pecs with gyno.
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Chest training is an essential part of a well-rounded strength training program. A strong chest not only improves your physique but also plays a vital role in upper body strength and stability. Here’s a comprehensive guide to effective chest training:

1. Understanding Chest Anatomy​

  • Pectoralis Major: The large muscle responsible for the bulk of the chest.
  • Pectoralis Minor: A smaller muscle located beneath the pectoralis major.

2. Key Muscle Movements​

Chest exercises can be categorized into three primary movements:

  • Horizontal Pushing: Typically involves pressing movements, such as bench presses.
  • Vertical Pushing: Engages the upper chest and shoulders, such as incline presses.
  • Isolation Exercises: Target specific areas within the chest, such as pec flys.

3. Essential Chest Exercises​

Compound Exercises​

  1. Barbell Bench Press
    • Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
    • Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width, lower it to your chest, and press it upward.
    • Variations: Incline and decline bench press.
  2. Dumbbell Bench Press
    • Similar setup to barbell bench press but using dumbbells allows for a greater range of motion.
    • Can be performed on a flat, incline, or decline bench.
  3. Push-Ups
    • A bodyweight exercise that can be modified (e.g., incline, decline, with added weights).
    • Keep your body straight and lower yourself until your chest is just above the ground.
  4. Chest Dips
    • Use parallel bars; lean slightly forward as you lower your body to target the chest.
    • Avoid excessive leaning to focus more on the chest than the triceps.

Isolation Exercises​

  1. Dumbbell Flys
    • Lie on a bench and hold dumbbells above your chest, palms facing each other.
    • With a slight bend in your elbows, lower the weights out to the sides and then bring them back together above your chest.
  2. Cable Flys
    • Stand between two cable machines, holding a handle in each hand.
    • With elbows slightly bent, pull the cables together in front of you and then return to the starting position.
  3. Pec Deck Machine
    • Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad, and press the handles together to work the chest muscles.

4. Sample Chest Workout Routine​

Upper Body

  1. Barbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 6-8 reps
  2. Dumbbell Incline Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  3. Push-Ups: 3 sets to failure
  4. Dumbbell Flys: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
  5. Cable Flys: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Chest and Triceps Superset

  1. Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  2. Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets of 10-12 reps

5. Tips for Effective Chest Training​

  • Warm-Up: Always warm up before your workout to prevent injury. Dynamic stretches or light cardio can help.
  • Form Over Weight: Focus on proper form rather than lifting heavy weights. This will maximize muscle engagement and reduce the risk of injury.
  • Gradual Progression: Increase the weights or repetitions gradually to prevent plateaus and encourage growth.
  • Rest and Recovery: Allow your chest muscles time to recover. Aim for at least 48 hours between chest workouts.
  • Nutrition: Proper post-workout nutrition is essential for recovery. Focus on protein and carbohydrates to aid muscle repair.

6. Advanced Techniques​

  • Pyramid Sets: Gradually increase the weight with each set while decreasing the number of reps.
  • Dropsets: After reaching failure, immediately drop the weight and continue for additional reps (ideal for adding volume).
  • Supersets: Pair chest exercises with opposing muscle groups (e.g., triceps) for increased intensity and efficiency.

Conclusion​

Consistent and varied chest training will help you develop strength and size in your pectoral muscles. Pay attention to your form and listen to your body to ensure that you are progressing safely. As with any fitness training, consider consulting a fitness professional to tailor a program to your specific goals and needs.
 
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Chest training is an essential part of a well-rounded strength training program. A strong chest not only improves your physique but also plays a vital role in upper body strength and stability. Here’s a comprehensive guide to effective chest training:

1. Understanding Chest Anatomy​

  • Pectoralis Major: The large muscle responsible for the bulk of the chest.
  • Pectoralis Minor: A smaller muscle located beneath the pectoralis major.

2. Key Muscle Movements​

Chest exercises can be categorized into three primary movements:

  • Horizontal Pushing: Typically involves pressing movements, such as bench presses.
  • Vertical Pushing: Engages the upper chest and shoulders, such as incline presses.
  • Isolation Exercises: Target specific areas within the chest, such as pec flys.

3. Essential Chest Exercises​

Compound Exercises​

  1. Barbell Bench Press
    • Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
    • Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width, lower it to your chest, and press it upward.
    • Variations: Incline and decline bench press.
  2. Dumbbell Bench Press
    • Similar setup to barbell bench press but using dumbbells allows for a greater range of motion.
    • Can be performed on a flat, incline, or decline bench.
  3. Push-Ups
    • A bodyweight exercise that can be modified (e.g., incline, decline, with added weights).
    • Keep your body straight and lower yourself until your chest is just above the ground.
  4. Chest Dips
    • Use parallel bars; lean slightly forward as you lower your body to target the chest.
    • Avoid excessive leaning to focus more on the chest than the triceps.

Isolation Exercises​

  1. Dumbbell Flys
    • Lie on a bench and hold dumbbells above your chest, palms facing each other.
    • With a slight bend in your elbows, lower the weights out to the sides and then bring them back together above your chest.
  2. Cable Flys
    • Stand between two cable machines, holding a handle in each hand.
    • With elbows slightly bent, pull the cables together in front of you and then return to the starting position.
  3. Pec Deck Machine
    • Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad, and press the handles together to work the chest muscles.

4. Sample Chest Workout Routine​

Upper Body

  1. Barbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 6-8 reps
  2. Dumbbell Incline Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  3. Push-Ups: 3 sets to failure
  4. Dumbbell Flys: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
  5. Cable Flys: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Chest and Triceps Superset

  1. Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  2. Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets of 10-12 reps

5. Tips for Effective Chest Training​

  • Warm-Up: Always warm up before your workout to prevent injury. Dynamic stretches or light cardio can help.
  • Form Over Weight: Focus on proper form rather than lifting heavy weights. This will maximize muscle engagement and reduce the risk of injury.
  • Gradual Progression: Increase the weights or repetitions gradually to prevent plateaus and encourage growth.
  • Rest and Recovery: Allow your chest muscles time to recover. Aim for at least 48 hours between chest workouts.
  • Nutrition: Proper post-workout nutrition is essential for recovery. Focus on protein and carbohydrates to aid muscle repair.

6. Advanced Techniques​

  • Pyramid Sets: Gradually increase the weight with each set while decreasing the number of reps.
  • Dropsets: After reaching failure, immediately drop the weight and continue for additional reps (ideal for adding volume).
  • Supersets: Pair chest exercises with opposing muscle groups (e.g., triceps) for increased intensity and efficiency.

Conclusion​

Consistent and varied chest training will help you develop strength and size in your pectoral muscles. Pay attention to your form and listen to your body to ensure that you are progressing safely. As with any fitness training, consider consulting a fitness professional to tailor a program to your specific goals and needs.
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I feel like my bench press hits my front delts more than my chest
Shit advices in quora didnt help either
 
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I feel like my bench press hits my front delts more than my chest
Shit advices in quora didnt help either
Do incline dumbbell
 
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Chest training is an essential part of a well-rounded strength training program. A strong chest not only improves your physique but also plays a vital role in upper body strength and stability. Here’s a comprehensive guide to effective chest training:

1. Understanding Chest Anatomy​

  • Pectoralis Major: The large muscle responsible for the bulk of the chest.
  • Pectoralis Minor: A smaller muscle located beneath the pectoralis major.

2. Key Muscle Movements​

Chest exercises can be categorized into three primary movements:

  • Horizontal Pushing: Typically involves pressing movements, such as bench presses.
  • Vertical Pushing: Engages the upper chest and shoulders, such as incline presses.
  • Isolation Exercises: Target specific areas within the chest, such as pec flys.

3. Essential Chest Exercises​

Compound Exercises​

  1. Barbell Bench Press
    • Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor.
    • Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width, lower it to your chest, and press it upward.
    • Variations: Incline and decline bench press.
  2. Dumbbell Bench Press
    • Similar setup to barbell bench press but using dumbbells allows for a greater range of motion.
    • Can be performed on a flat, incline, or decline bench.
  3. Push-Ups
    • A bodyweight exercise that can be modified (e.g., incline, decline, with added weights).
    • Keep your body straight and lower yourself until your chest is just above the ground.
  4. Chest Dips
    • Use parallel bars; lean slightly forward as you lower your body to target the chest.
    • Avoid excessive leaning to focus more on the chest than the triceps.

Isolation Exercises​

  1. Dumbbell Flys
    • Lie on a bench and hold dumbbells above your chest, palms facing each other.
    • With a slight bend in your elbows, lower the weights out to the sides and then bring them back together above your chest.
  2. Cable Flys
    • Stand between two cable machines, holding a handle in each hand.
    • With elbows slightly bent, pull the cables together in front of you and then return to the starting position.
  3. Pec Deck Machine
    • Sit on the machine with your back flat against the pad, and press the handles together to work the chest muscles.

4. Sample Chest Workout Routine​

Upper Body

  1. Barbell Bench Press: 4 sets of 6-8 reps
  2. Dumbbell Incline Press: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  3. Push-Ups: 3 sets to failure
  4. Dumbbell Flys: 3 sets of 10-12 reps
  5. Cable Flys: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
Chest and Triceps Superset

  1. Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
  2. Tricep Pushdowns: 3 sets of 10-12 reps

5. Tips for Effective Chest Training​

  • Warm-Up: Always warm up before your workout to prevent injury. Dynamic stretches or light cardio can help.
  • Form Over Weight: Focus on proper form rather than lifting heavy weights. This will maximize muscle engagement and reduce the risk of injury.
  • Gradual Progression: Increase the weights or repetitions gradually to prevent plateaus and encourage growth.
  • Rest and Recovery: Allow your chest muscles time to recover. Aim for at least 48 hours between chest workouts.
  • Nutrition: Proper post-workout nutrition is essential for recovery. Focus on protein and carbohydrates to aid muscle repair.

6. Advanced Techniques​

  • Pyramid Sets: Gradually increase the weight with each set while decreasing the number of reps.
  • Dropsets: After reaching failure, immediately drop the weight and continue for additional reps (ideal for adding volume).
  • Supersets: Pair chest exercises with opposing muscle groups (e.g., triceps) for increased intensity and efficiency.

Conclusion​

Consistent and varied chest training will help you develop strength and size in your pectoral muscles. Pay attention to your form and listen to your body to ensure that you are progressing safely. As with any fitness training, consider consulting a fitness professional to tailor a program to your specific goals and needs.
all ur posts are fucking dogshit and made with chat gpt. DNR faggot
 
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I love it
Specially the pump :Comfy:
 
I love it. But my favourite exercise is overhead press. Also by far my strongest exercise.

Worst is legs. I skip that shit.
 
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No.

Overcoming isometric bench press superset with explosive push ups

Dips for reps until failure

Overcoming isometric chest squeeze until failure
 
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I hate my life
 
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I like it cuz I have short arms for my height, so I was always strong in chest movements. It would feel good mogging other lifters by pressing heavier dumbbells and shit.

I hate training legs. It just feels pointless and nauseating.
 
I agree, back mogs
 
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I feel like my bench press hits my front delts more than my chest
Shit advices in quora didnt help either
May be a bar path issue. You want to lower the bar to your lower chest and push back and up in a slight curve so at full extension your arms are straight up. Jeff Nippard has a yt short on it
 
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I hate training delts
 
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I dont like it too but its because i have shit chest genetics, triceps and lats training mogs
 
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I feel like my bench press hits my front delts more than my chest
Shit advices in quora didnt help either
Try only doing the bottom half or change to reverse grip
 
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Its so shit
 
chest isn't that important even tbh
 
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who hates chest
 
What a subhuman muscle
 
Back and shoulders mog
 
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