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CHEST EXERCISES

DIPS

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Triceps, Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lead movement with the chest

-Adjust grip width based on comfort and stimulus

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

6-15

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

FLAT BENCH PRESS (BARBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Neutral wrist

-Forearm perpendicular with the ground

-Lower under control until the bar touches the chest

-Full elbow extension at the top range

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

6-10

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

FLAT BENCH PRESS (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Neutral wrist

-Forearm perpendicular with the ground

-Lower under control until the dumbbell touches the chest

-Full elbow extension at the top range

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

8-15

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

FLAT BENCH PRESS (SMITH MACHINE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Neutral wrist

-Forearm perpendicular with the ground

-Lower under control until the bar touches the chest

-Full elbow extension at the top range

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

6-10

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

FLAT LYING CHEST FLY (CABLE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lower under control to feel a stretch in the chest at the bottom range

-Full contraction at the top position

-Adjust elbow position based on comfort and chest stimulus

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

FLAT LYING CHEST FLY (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lower under control to feel a stretch in the chest at the bottom range

-Adjust elbow position based on comfort and chest stimulus

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

INCLINE BENCH PRESS (BARBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Neutral wrist

-Forearm perpendicular with the ground

-Lower under control until the bar touches the chest

-Full elbow extension at the top range

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

6-12

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

INCLINE BENCH PRESS (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Neutral wrist

-Lower under control until the dumbbells touch the chest

-Angle dumbbells based on comfort and chest stimulus

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

8-15

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

INCLINE BENCH PRESS (SMITH MACHINE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Neutral wrist

-Forearm perpendicular with the ground

-Lower under control until the bar touches the chest

-Full elbow extension at the top range

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

6-10

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

1-2 RIR

INCLINE LYING CHEST FLY (CABLE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lower under control to feel a stretch in the chest at the bottom range

-Full contraction at the top position

-Adjust elbow position based on comfort and chest stimulus

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

INCLINE LYING CHEST FLY (DUMBBELL)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lower dumbbells until you feel a stretch on the chest

-Lift up while fully straightening the elbows

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

PUSH UP

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Brace core & squeeze glutes to maintain a neutral spine

-Tuck elbows approx. 45 degrees to the side of your body

-Touch the torso to the ground each rep

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

PUSH UP (KNEES)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Triceps, Anterior Deltoids

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Brace core & squeeze glutes to maintain a neutral spine

-Tuck elbows approx. 45 degrees to the side of your body

-Touch the torso to the ground each rep

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

SEATED CHEST FLY (CABLE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Lower under control to feel a stretch in the chest at the bottom range

-Adjust elbow position based on comfort and chest stimulus

-Adjust cable position based on comfort and chest stimulus

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

STANDING CHEST FLY (CABLE)

MUSCLE GROUPS TRAINED

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Anterior Delts

 

TECHNIQUE CUES

-Control the cables back until you feel a stretch on the chest

-Lift forward while fully straightening the elbows

-Touch the cable attachments together in the final position

 

RECOMMENDED REP RANGE

10-20

 

PROXIMITY TO FAILURE

0-1 RIR

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