Tip: The Chain Press
This is a great chest training alternative when your shoulders don't tolerate being loaded in the bottom position in a traditional bench press.
May 15
Tip: Bench Press With Shoulder-Saver Pad
Shoulders banged up? Take a tip from top powerlifters and use a pad to reduce the tricky part of the range of motion.
May 5
Tip: Squeeze Press & Flye Combo
This complex starts with the squeeze press. Ideally, use hex dumbbells since you need to squeeze them together hard. Then move on to regular flyes.
May 4
Tip: Kettlebell Flyes and Presses
Use kettlebells for this complex, which includes two types of flyes and one press.
May 3
Tip: Press Medley
This medley will blow up your pecs in only one set.
May 2
Tip: Multi-Contraction Drop Set
Turn on the pecs with this drop set to make subsequent pump work more effective.
April 23
Tip: Dips With Band
Adding a band to your dips not only increases the tension at the top, it'll also naturally bend you forward for better pec stimulation.
April 22
Tip: Ring Dips With Tempo Manipulation
Before you add more reps or more weight to your dips, first try tempo manipulation. Here's how.
April 17
The Best Bench Press Tip
Want a bigger bench? Want a bigger chest? Get both. Here's what you need to know.
April 12
Tip: The Safest Chest Press
This lift is easy on your joints, kind to your shoulders, and polite to your achy elbows. And it'll still get you super strong.
April 11
Tip: Next Level Push-Ups
This advanced style of push-up is not only a great upper-body builder, it's a good alternative to use when your shoulders are acting up.
April 10
Tip: Reverse 21s – Dumbbell Bench Press
Begin with 7 full reps, then do 7 bottom-half partials, and finally 7 top-half partials.
April 8
Tip: The Banded Pullover
The pullover is a classic chest exercise, and it hits the lats too. Add a band to increase tension throughout the entire movement.
March 14
Tip: The Complete Chest Exercise
This pressing variation trains both functions of the chest for complete pec development. Check it out.
March 4
Tip: The Best Chest Exercise Since 1911
For complete chest development, don't forget this classic. Bonus: There's a new way to do it for even better results. Check this out.
February 7
Tip: A Common Chest Training Mistake
Build bigger, stronger pecs by avoiding this exercise combo.
February 3
Tip: Dynamic Oscillatory Pec Stretch
A safer, smarter way to stretch the pecs.
January 16
Tip: 2:1 Accentuated Eccentric Machine Press
Negatives help you build muscle. Try this technique for chest training.
January 15
Tip: 1-1-2 Bench Press
Here's a tougher-than-it-looks ways to ramp up your chest training, boost TUT for growth, and improve motor unit recruitment.
January 14
Tip: Popover Push-Up
And a few sets of these to the end of your chest workout as an athletic finisher.