Chest Workouts: Bench Press, Push-Ups, and Muscle Building

Building a bigger chest involves mastering the proper push-up technique and optimizing your bench press for maximum muscle gain. Compare the advantages of dumbbell presses versus bench presses and learn how to target the inner chest specifically.

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The Best Exercise for Firm Chest Muscles

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Maria Ryan

The best exercises to firm the muscles of your chest involve a variety of movements that target both the pectoralis major and minor. This routine should be done consistently, twice a week. Toned chest muscles can give you a more desirable appearance and boost your body confidence as well.

Maria Ryan has more than 20 years experience in fitness and wellness. She holds a Master of Science in counseling psychology with a specialization in psychology of sport. She has reviewed articles for "Women in Sport" and "Physical Activity Journal" and books for "Author Exposure." She has presented on such topics as overtraining and burnout in youth athletes and the psychological impact of injury, and co-authored a pending research study examining stress in college students.