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Chest workouts for beginners

A beginner in the fitness world? Well try these exercises which are easy to do, but they’re effective for sure!

By: Sudhakar Jha   | | Published: September 10, 2018 10:45 pm
Tags: Bench press  Chest exercise  Chest exercises  dumbbell bench press  Low cable crossover  Push-ups  
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Prepping for a shirtless body is always a good idea © Shutterstock

Building a muscular chest is one of the few things that most men go for during the beginning of their fitness journey. And while there are just few days left for the summer to end, prepping for a shirtless body is always a good idea. Looking for some easy-to-do exercises that will give you the pecs of your life? We have come up with 5 chest workouts for men who are just starting out. Also Read - Yoga asanas to strengthen your chest muscles for better posture

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  • Step 1: Begin with your hands underneath your shoulders and your arms straight.
  • Step 2: Keep your hips in line with your shoulders.
  • Step 3: Without your hips touching the floor, lower as close to the floor as possible.

Barbell bench press

How to do it

  • Step 1: Make sure the barbell has light or no weight at all.
  • Step 2: Position the bench in a way so it sits right below the bar.
  • Step 3: With your legs resting on either side of the floor, lie down in the bench.
  • Step 4: Hold the bar just a little more than shoulder-width apart. While keeping your hands directly under your shoulders, pull the bar down.

Cable chest press

How to do it

  • Step 1: Position the cables at the chest level.
  • Step 2: Stand in a way where you’re facing away from the machine.
  • Step 3: Pull the handles close to your chest and step into a split stance.
  • Step 4: Once you’ve taken the stance, face your palms towards each other and then press the cables out until your arms are straight. That’s one rep.

Cable crossovers

How to do it

  • Step 1: Position the cables to your shoulder height.
  • Step 2: Grab both the cables and lunge forward.
  • Step 3: Come forward in an explosive motion, squeeze your chest and press the cables in front of you.
  • Step 4: Let the cables take your arms all the way back, slowly.

Flat dumbbell bench press

How to do it

  • Step 1: Lie down on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
  • Step 2: Your hands should be shoulder-width apart.
  • Step 3: Your arms should create a 90 degree angle with your palms facing forward.
  • Step 4: Pull the weights up as you squeeze your chest. That’s one rep.

Published : September 10, 2018 10:45 pm
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