Need a little help with my chest development

escos · 16-03-2006, 04:57 PM

Hi all

My chest is coming on quite well.. But ive started to notice that the top of the pectorals and the middle line where they meet is developing nicely..

but the lower of the pectorals seems to be taking its time

are there any specific excercises or technique changes I can use to focus more on the lower width sections?

cheers

Dave

Massimo · 16-03-2006, 05:32 PM

lol, most people have to opposite problem.

What do you do for chest?

(btw, it doesn't really matter, I'm going to say that chest dips are what you need)

escos · 17-03-2006, 08:53 AM

For the chest, im currently doing lying dumbell presses, chest press machine and the pec dec to try and get some shape.

Cant bench press untill our work gym get a proper bench stand

reef · 18-03-2006, 10:51 AM

Weighted dips are what you're after. I would change your chest routine to the following:

Flat DB Bench Press
Incline DB Flyes
Weighted Dips

If you dont have access to a dipping station, then do Decline DB Bench Press instead.

c130 · 18-03-2006, 04:14 PM

Weighted dips work wonders mate

alot of people have noticed a big difference after doing them

c130 · 18-03-2006, 04:15 PM

Weighted dips work wonders mate

alot of people have noticed a big difference after doing them

escos · 20-03-2006, 08:29 AM

cheers guys. As always sound advice

Craig32 · 27-03-2006, 02:03 AM

Dave fox taught me a great way to build chest muscle, ive noticed serious gains in a couple of months. it involves using cable weights,

TheDaddy2003 · 29-03-2006, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by escos

For the chest, im currently doing lying dumbell presses, chest press machine and the pec dec to try and get some shape.

Cant bench press untill our work gym get a proper bench stand

After only reading "but the lower of the pectorals seems to be taking its time "
it was extremely obvious that you dont do flat benchpress.
As you said you cant bench press, so obviously this is the problem. For a more developed lower chest flat benchpress is the best exercise you can do.

razg · 29-03-2006, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDaddy2003

After only reading "but the lower of the pectorals seems to be taking its time "
it was extremely obvious that you dont do flat benchpress.
As you said you cant bench press, so obviously this is the problem. For a more developed lower chest flat benchpress is the best exercise you can do.

That is complete rubbish. Maximal lower chest activation comes from a range of motion below perpendicular to the body - i.e. decline press, dips, and crossovers (with correct angle).

If you're going to conjecture and give bad advice as if it was fact, you should take a break from posting - just avoid the Submit button.

16-03-2006, 04:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
escos Under Construction Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 62 Rep Power:	Need a little help with my chest development Hi all My chest is coming on quite well.. But ive started to notice that the top of the pectorals and the middle line where they meet is developing nicely.. but the lower of the pectorals seems to be taking its time are there any specific excercises or technique changes I can use to focus more on the lower width sections? cheers Dave

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16-03-2006, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Massimo Under Construction Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cuddling a Munchkin, Cheshire. Posts: 32 Rep Power:	lol, most people have to opposite problem. What do you do for chest? (btw, it doesn't really matter, I'm going to say that chest dips are what you need)

17-03-2006, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
escos Under Construction Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 62 Rep Power:	For the chest, im currently doing lying dumbell presses, chest press machine and the pec dec to try and get some shape. Cant bench press untill our work gym get a proper bench stand

18-03-2006, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
reef Under Construction Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 95 Rep Power:	Weighted dips are what you're after. I would change your chest routine to the following: Flat DB Bench Press Incline DB Flyes Weighted Dips If you dont have access to a dipping station, then do Decline DB Bench Press instead.

18-03-2006, 04:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
c130 Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cyprus Posts: 80 Rep Power:	Weighted dips work wonders mate alot of people have noticed a big difference after doing them

18-03-2006, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
c130 Under Construction Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Cyprus Posts: 80 Rep Power:	Weighted dips work wonders mate alot of people have noticed a big difference after doing them

20-03-2006, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
escos Under Construction Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 62 Rep Power:	cheers guys. As always sound advice

27-03-2006, 02:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Craig32 Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 41 Rep Power:	Dave fox taught me a great way to build chest muscle, ive noticed serious gains in a couple of months. it involves using cable weights,