And before you askthese are the best chest exercises for menandwomen.
Youll find gendered lists out there, but the same exercises work for all genders.
We call these thepecsfor short.
(There is also a pectoralis minor; its a tiny muscle that lies underneath the pec major.)
When they contract, they bring your arms closer to your chest.
If youre giving somebody a big ol bear hug, your pecs are working.
Should women do chest work?
Yes, of coursebecause your chest is part of your body.
A strong chest is part of a well-rounded, strong body.
Do chest exercises make your breasts look bigger?Not really.
Itwillmake a difference in your strength and muscle mass.
I wouldnt skip these exercises.
The more upper body strength we have, the better.
There are tons of variations on this lift, but a regular barbell bench press is my pick.
you could load it heavier than most other versions, and honestly its just really fun.
To do it properly, plant your feet on the floor and tuck your shoulders under your back.
(A small arch in your back will likely result.)
This puts your body in the strongest and most efficient position for moving heavy weight safely.
But dont be afraid to try other variations!
Mix things up with feet-up bench, or reverse grip.
No, that sounds like a bunch of insects.
That makes even less sense, but its what people call it.
In any case, youre flapping your wings like a butterfly.
Instead, just use a machine.
Like bench press, dips work both the chest and the triceps.
