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The 13 Best Chest Exercises To Pummel Your Pecs And Build An Iron-Clad Chest

Posted by on Feb 24, 2015 in Chest, Exercise Lists, Exercises, Featured Article, Muscle It UP | 0 comments

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7. Incline Barbell Bench Press

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How To:

Tier: 2

Primary Target(s): Chest (Upper), Triceps, Front Deltoids

Like the dumbbell version, the incline barbell bench press also targets the upper chest. It’s a powerful way to add mass and thickness across the top half of the pecs.

  • (1) Lie on a incline bench with a loaded barbell. Position your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  • (2) Lower the barbell to the top portion of your chest.
  • (3) Powerfully press up to a full extension.

 

 

8. 1-Arm Incline Dumbbell Chest Press

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How To:

Tier: 2

Primary Target(s): Chest (Upper), Triceps, Front Deltoids

It’s a clone of the incline dumbbell chest press, except that you’re only using one dumbbell — that isolates all of the weight on one half of the body, which forces the given side to contract, balance, AND stabilize simultaneously. The combination produces an amplified contraction that tears up the upper pecs.

  • (1) Set a bench to a 45º incline. Grab one dumbbell and press it over the top half of your chest. Hold the bench with your other hand.
  • (2) Slowly lower the dumbbell until it’s parallel with your collarbones. Powerfully press it back overhead.
  • (3) While you’re moving throughout the movement, make sure to keep your torso straight — try not to lean to the side that you’re pressing on. Repeat for the opposite arm.
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Bryan DiSanto

Bryan DiSanto

Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Lean It UP
ELLO ELLO I'm Bryan DiSanto. I'm the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Lean It UP, a CPT/CSN/Fitness Coach, Chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu – Paris, NYU graduate, ex-fat kid, and all-around fitness junkie.

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