Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest

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

Written By: Sudhakar Jha | Published : September 27, 2018, 6:44 AM

Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest — How-to-get-strong-chest-1

Practicing yoga asanas and breathing exercises regularly will not only reduce the risk of illnesses, but improve your overall health. Yoga is usually linked with improving flexibility. That’s true, but it can do more than that. Yoga is also an excellent way to build muscle and tone your body. So, weights are not the only way to develop a strong chest. Yoga is an alternative way to build your chest in the comfort of your home and without lifting weights. Exercising your chest muscles regularly can improve your upper body strength, as well as benefit the heart in the process. Here are 5 yoga poses that are way better than lifting weights for strengthening your chest muscles. Grab a yoga mat and get started to build a stronger chest from the comfort of your living room.

Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest — Push-ups

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Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest — Barbell-bench-press

Barbell bench press • 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.

Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest — Cable Chest Press

Cable chest press • 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. Also Read - Expert explains why extreme heat may put your bones, muscles and mobility at risk

Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest — Cable Crossovers

Cable crossovers • 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.

Top 5 workouts for bigger and stronger chest — Dumbbell-bench-press

Flat dumbbell bench press • 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. Also Read - Hidden sugar in everyday foods: 6 "healthy" foods that may be raising your risk of diabetes, obesity and fatty liver disease

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