Exercises to build chest muscles are among the most common exercises you can see being performed in the gym, and are useful for those men trying to get rid of man boobs.
The chest muscles basically are made up of two muscles which lie on top of the ribs on the chest wall. The smaller muscle, of the two, that lies close to the chest wall is called the pectoralis minor while the bigger muscle that lies on top of the smaller muscle and which gives the chest its size and appearance is called the pectoralis major.
A good, well-developed chest is considered by many to be a sign of masculinity. When you have strong, well-defined chest muscles you will find that not only do you have more upper body strength, but fitness as well, which can help you in a variety of sports.
Most workouts for the upper body focus not just on the chest but the triceps muscles - located at the back of the arms - as well as the shoulders. So doing exercises for the upper chest builds more than just the pectorals.
Before performing these workouts it is vital to warm up by stretching and doing some light aerobic work. A particularly effective aerobic exercise is rowing on an indoor machine. This will not only stretch those upper body muscles but will also promote the blood flow to the muscles getting them ready for the workouts thereby lowering the risk of injury.
Another exercise to keep in mind is the simple push up. It doesn't require any equipment other than a flat surface which can be found in your bedroom, living room, or hallway. Simply lie down on your stomach and place your hands beneath your shoulders. Slowly push up, remembering not to arch your back but keep it straight to prevent a strain. You'll know you're at the top of the push up when only your toes and hands are touching the floor.
Some people may find this difficult at first, so don't be afraid to let your knees stay touching the floor. Lower yourself slowly rather than just dropping down in order to get the most for your muscles out of the exercise. When you get better, and stronger, and are looking to make it more of a challenge try bracing your hands further apart.
One of my favorite chest exercises is the bench press, which you will see many people perform down the gym. It is important you have a training partner to help you with this exercise for safety reasons. Lying flat on your back on a bench hold the barbell out at arms length. Then, slowly lower it until it just touches the chest and then proceed, again slowly, to lift it back up to the arms outstretched position.
It is vital to not perform any jerky movements or bounce the weights off the chest wall. Doing around three sets of about eight repetitions once to twice a week will soon develop your chest muscles and you will quickly notice a difference.
If you are aiming to start bodybuilding or just trying to get rid of man boobs then these are two effective exercises to be starting with.
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