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Build Huge Pecs with this Muscle Mass Exercise
Building huge pecs is an obsession for most guys in the gym. It’s that “Superman” chest… that look of confidence that influenced so many men to begin working out. The exercise I will be covering is probably the most common of all weight training exercises… flat barbell bench press.
You could use several exercises to target the different angles of the chest. Although flat bench press is the most popular of exercises, many bodybuilders argue that an incline press is more valuable. Incline barbell bench press works the upper chest which is a weak point for most people. It also makes you wider. So how did I come up with flat bench press as being the undisputed king of exercises to build huge pecs? No other exercise is responsible for working the entire chest like flat bench press. It’s an all-in-one exercise when performed properly.
When installing yourself on the bench, make sure to position your body in a way that aligns your eyes vertically with the bar. Knees should be bent close to 90 degrees with both feet planted flat on the ground. Hands should be gripped quite wide on the bar. Do not add weight to the bar if you are a beginner. Also, if you are a beginner, have someone spot you. Push the bar up and slightly away from the rack. Continue by bringing the bar down just above the nipples, then push straight up, and so on. At the point where the bar is touching your chest, your forearms should be vertical. If they are not, adjust your grip.
This video demonstrates the right positioning and movement. The technique is similar to the one I use. Please note that this video is not meant to display individuals who have gained significant natural muscle mass. I've included them to show you how to perform the exercise.
An alternative to this muscle mass exercise is flat dumbbell press or a vertical chest press machine. A vertical chest press is a machine you lie horizontally flat on (very similar to bench press). It could also be a machine you sit down upright on and push forward. Your positioning is still similar to flat bench press, except it's rotated upright. Pushups can also be a substitute.
