The pecs are the largest muscle group in the upper body with pectorals major being the most prominent. The muscles of the chest form several layers of muscle that are interwoven across the torso so the best way to give them a good workout is by exercises that focus on the upper, lower,inner and outer pecs

The pecs control the movement of the arms across the body and work in closely with the deltoid muscles of the shoulders and upper arns So as a result whenever you work your chest muscles, your triceps,biceps and deltoids also get a workout The size, spread and depth of your pecs is directly related to the weights used in your muscle building regimen.

Exercises used to develop the pecs

The Bench Press–Whenever anyone develops an exercise routine for the chest the bench press is usually the first option

There is a great variety in the types of exercise that can be considered depending on the different benches that are available as well as different angles,weights and grips

The Olympic Bar and the weight plates are the only things in common with the variations in bench presses

A wide-grip on the bar while using a flat bench is the basic bench press. The wider grip means the outer pecs must put in more effort. Whether the upper on lower pecs are used will depend on the bar being lowered to the chest or neck area.

The triceps will become involved if the bar is lowered to mid chest while the elbows are at the sides When the bar is lowered to the neck and the elbows are splayed widely, the frontal deltoids are involved with the pecs.

The bench press may also be inclined and when the bar is lowered to the neck then the upper pecs are worked on The opposite applies when the incline is reversed. Then the lower pecs are worked on

Parallel Bar Dips— When the lifter’s hands are in line with their shoulders then the inner and upper pecs are being worked When the hands are placed wider then the outer pecs and what is referred to as the delt-pec-tie-in area are both worked on

Dumbbell Exercises for a Chest Workout – Dumbbells may be used for a number of bench exercises that closely approximate the Olympic Bar lifts. Dumbells can also be used for do Pec Fly exercises on either a decline or incline board.These are good for stretching the pecs and ripping them up.

Cable-And-Pulley Machine – This device is good for chest finishing exercises like the two-handed crunch,where the exercise begins with arms spread wide and then the two handles are brought together in front of the chest with the arms slightly bent at the elbows

Bent-Arm-Pullover – This move is performed on a flat bench with the weight on the floor. Position yourself on your back and reach over your head for the barbell. With arms bent, lift the weight over your head to your chest.

A compound exercise is performed when the weight is then pressed from the chest as a close-grip bench press. Return the weight back to the chest then over the head to the floor again

For the best body building workouts start with the heaviest and most strenuous exercises, then work down to the barbells and finally to resistance exercises using your bodyweight to finish this workout routine