5 Extremely Effective Chest Workouts for Building Muscle

#2 Push-Up

The push-ups not only work on the pectoral muscles but also tone the muscles in the arms and shoulders for a complete upper body workout. In addition, they train the stabilizer muscles such as quads, abs, and biceps.

Also, read 8 Best Ab Exercises To Get Those Perfectly Sculpted Six Packs.

Both beginners and advanced trainers could train with the push-ups due to its simple motion.

Instructions

Step 1: Lie of the floor in a prone position and place your hands on the ground to support your torso. The arms should be straight in this position. You could go for a wide or a narrow grip while performing the push-up. A wider stance targets the chest muscles with greater intensity.

Step 2: Lower yourself slowly until the chest almost touches the ground. Have a straight torso during the entire duration of the exercise.

Step 3: Hold for a moment and return to the initial position.

Perform the exercise for the recommended number of times.

Important tip: Perform the push-ups with a weighted vest for improved customisability and variable resistance.

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Edited by Raunak J