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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Can You Build a Muscular Chest with Pectus Excavatum?

Pectus excavatum, or sunken chest, is a condition that is usually present at birth, but it can become more pronounced in adolescence, causing a decreased exercise tolerance, respiratory infections, chest pain and heart murmurs.

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How Often Should I Do Push-Ups to See Results?

Push-ups are often overlooked by advanced trainers for being too easy, while those new to training sometimes avoid them as they believe them to be too difficult. The reality is somewhere in the middle.

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How to Get Rid of Man Boobs Without Going to the Gym

"Man boobs" are a common problem in middle-aged males. However, you may not be particularly out of shape -- just predisposed to carrying fat around your chest. While spot-reduction of fat is impossible, you can lose chest fat with a balanced diet and a workout routine that focuses on your chest muscles.

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Shoulder Spur Exercise

Shoulder spurs can occur from overuse of the shoulder joint. To prevent this from happening you should strengthen the muscles of your rotator cuff.

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There's a Clicking in My Shoulder During a Bench Press

The bench press is an effective exercise for developing your chest, shoulder and triceps muscles, and for building upper-body strength. However, it also carries certain risks and can be detrimental to your shoulder health.

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