ULTIMATE WORKOUT GUIDE

Pectoral exercises are designed to build and tone the pectoralis major, the largest of the muscle groups in our upper bodies. There are upper pectorals, lower pectorals and inner pectorals, all of which can be built with specific sets of exercises. By taking the time and effort necessary to develop your pectorals, you’ll showcase the rest of the work you’ve put into bodybuilding.

One thing which every bodybuilder knows is that if you want to build new muscle, you have to do two things: get plenty of protein in your diet and use exercise start developing. As a bodybuilder, your diet needs to contain at least 25% protein and around 40% unrefined carbs from natural sources. The rest of your diet should consist of fiber-rich foods and healthy fats.

One of your workouts each week should focus on pectoral exercises. While you’ll actually work other muscle groups at the same time, pectoral exercises are the goal here. You’ll use body resistance exercises, dumbbells and barbells in these exercises.

Your routine of pectoral exercises should begin with exercises that use the heaviest weights. Start with these and work your way down in descending order, concluding with the exercises that use the lightest weights.

Intermediate level bodybuilders will probably want to do three sets of these exercises, with 8 to 10 repetitions each. If you’re further along, however, then you can try doing five sets instead with slightly heavier weights, consisting of 6 to 8 reps.

Bench Press, with Barbell, Wide-grip

Start by lying on the bench with your feet placed flat against the floor. Grip the bar, keeping your hands about double your shoulder width from one another. Lower the bar down to your upper chest, hold for a second and return it to its original position.

Do one set as a warm up with a medium weight; the rest of the sets should be eight to ten reps with as much weight as you can handle.

Keep your back against the bench throughout and use smooth, slow movements – arching your back or lifting your buttocks off the bench can strain your neck and cause injury.

Front Barbell Raise, Incline

Use a lighter barbell for this one. Start by gripping the barbell with your arms down and your palms facing down. Lift the weight overhead until your arms are extended over and behind your head in a smooth motion.

Dumbbell Flies, Flat Bench

Lay on your back on the bench and use medium weight dumbbells on either side. Start by holding them straight up and lower them while just barely bending at the elbow, finishing with your arms parallel to the floor. Take care to lower the weights smoothly and don’t overextend your shoulders.

Incline Press with Barbell, Wide-Grip

Lower the bar from overhead down to your upper chest, performing eight to ten reps. Use a heavy weight for this one; your muscles should be exhausted afterwards.

Decline Press with Barbell, Wide-Grip

Start with your arms at a 90 degree angle to the floor. Lower the barbell down to your neck slowly and repeat 8 to 10 times – remember to lower the barbell slowly as you do this one.

Flat Bench Dumbbell Press

Begin the move with the dumbbells straight overhead and then lower them to your chest keeping your elbows high and your upper arm nearly parallel with your shoulders. Use heavy dumbbells for eight to ten reps.

Flat Bench Dumbbell Pullover Press Lateral

Use medium heavy bells for this exercise. Rotate the dumbbells past your head and down towards the floor, then lift the weights back to your chest and over your head in a single smooth movement. Follow this movement with a lateral fly while bending your elbows at a 45 degree angle.

Push-Ups Hands Together

Push-ups are an exercise we’re all familiar with. Just perform standard push-ups slowly, doing as many reps as you can.

These pectoral exercises are all you need to build those well defined chest muscles you’re looking for.

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