Top 4 Ways To Build Your Pecs
Pec Workout
Whether you are looking to get a bigger chest or just build upper body strength, there are several exercises that you can take advantage of. Many pec exercises will work your arms too.
1. Pushups - Pushups are a great exercise to workout the pecs as well as well as the arms. Although there are many variations, standard pushups always work well. Best of all, you can do them anywhere, and you don’t need any dumbells or weight plates. Start out by doing 4 sets of 15. Be sure to keep your back straight and try to perfect your form.
2. Bench Press - The bench press is one of the best exercises to build upper body strength. The bench press builds strength and size in both your pecs and arms. Bench presses are another exercise that can be done in a couple of variations, such as close grip, standard, and wide grip. Start out by doing 3 sets of 10. Be sure to keep your back slightly arched, head forward, and feet flat on the ground.
3. Dumbbell Press - The dumbbell press gives you the same workout as a benchpress, but instead forces you to balance a weight in each hand. To do the dumbbell press exercise you will need two dumbbells of equal weight. Lay flat on your back (on a bench) with a dumbbell in each hand. Position your arms in the same form that you would use with a traditional bench press, and push the dumbbells toward the ceiling. Be sure to push both dumbbells up at once to stay balanced. Do not alternate hands with this exercise. Dumbell presses are good for working out the pecs and arms. Start by doing 3 sets of 10. Be sure to keep your arms even throughout the entire exercise and raise and lower the dumbbells simultaneously.
4. Pullups - You would think that pullups only work your arms. However, pullups require a lot of core strength as well, and are one of the best full body exercises. You will need a pullup bar for these exercises. Use an underhand grip on the bar rather than an overhand grip. This will put more work on your pecs and less work on your back. Start by doing 3 sets of 8. Try not to kick your feet. All of your energy use should be in your arms, back and chest.
