| One of the things that many skinny guys want to | | | | momentum. |
| know is how to get bigger pecs. A man with a | | | | The bench press can be performed using an inclined |
| defined chest exudes masculinity, strength and | | | | bench if you want to target the upper pecs or a |
| power. If you are a fan of comic books, then you will | | | | declined bench if you want to hit the lower chest |
| notice that most of the superheroes have huge | | | | muscles. It is always best though to start with a flat |
| pecs, right? | | | | bench. |
| For many skinny guys, having huge pecs can seem | | | | How To Get Bigger Pecs #2 - Dumbbell Flyes |
| like a very difficult thing to do. If you are one of | | | | This exercise is ideal for developing the inner chest |
| these skinny guys, then what you must know is that | | | | muscles which in turn will give you a defined strong |
| there are certain exercises that you can do to | | | | line down the middle of the chest. This is also |
| increase your chances of gaining muscles and getting | | | | responsible for giving the coveted barrel shape. |
| bigger pecs. | | | | Dumbbell flyes also hit the shoulders and the back |
| If you are skinny then you must focus your workout | | | | muscles. |
| on compound exercises which are generally regarded | | | | To perform dumbbell flyes just lie on a weight's |
| as more effective than isolation exercises. The | | | | bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the |
| advantage of compound exercises is that they work | | | | dumbbells above your head, your palms should face |
| on multiple muscles at the same time. This means | | | | each other. Bend your elbow slightly and then lower |
| that compound exercises stimulate more muscle | | | | your arms in an arching motion. Stop when your arms |
| fibers than other exercises. | | | | reach the same level as your chest. Lift the |
| How To Get Bigger Pecs #1 - Bench Press | | | | dumbbells back again to the starting position Repeat |
| One of the most effective compound exercises of all | | | | the movements remembering to squeeze your chest |
| for pecs is also the most popular chest exercise | | | | muscles at the top of the exercise. |
| around and it is the bench press. | | | | To hit the upper pecs, you can do this exercise on |
| To do a bench press, lie flat on a weights bench and | | | | an inclined bench. |
| then grab the barbell in an overhand grip. Your hands | | | | How To Get Bigger Pecs #3 - Push-Ups |
| should be about shoulder width apart. | | | | The push up is one of the simplest forms of chest |
| Then lift the barbell slowly off the rack. Next, you | | | | exercise but it also one of the most effective and |
| should lower it towards your chest until the bar is | | | | versatile. This is the best exercise to do if you don't |
| just one to two inches above your chest. Do not | | | | have access to weights. |
| bounce the bar off your chest. | | | | If you will do push ups consistently you will have rock |
| On the exhale, push the bar back up. Try to squeeze | | | | hard pecs eventually. Varying the position of your |
| your chest muscles at the top of the exercise. The | | | | hands and the inclination of your body will allow you |
| key to do this exercise properly is to be in control | | | | to hit different muscles. Always maintain a good form |
| 100 percent of the time. Do not cheat by using | | | | and technique to get the most out of them. |