Chest training
- It's been a widespread feeling that to get the best chest workout you
need to work out with a standard bench press station with an Olympic
barbell and weights. Although that does make it more simplified, it
isn't necessary to develop a good chest.
Many will argue that past a certain point it is essential to use a bench
press to develop the chest, especially the size and shape rather than
just strength and endurance. I personally think that if you utilize
different techniques that you can generate the results you're after.
The most important aspect to keep in mind is to start somewhere, and
stick with one program for the right amount of time. That's been a large
problem of mine throughout my years of training. I've often started a
routine and quickly switched after for some reason or another not liking
the original routine. This happened a lot especially with chest
workouts because, like other guys, I have had more of a focus on those
muscles. Over the years I've learned to even out my focus over all
muscles of the body, but that doesn't mean that I don't want a well
developed chest.
The main problem with the typical chest workout at home is that things
get stagnant. Doing the same type of pushups week after week and month
after month won't bring a considerable change. Today I will share with
you two simple home workout routines without weights that are going to
jump start your chest muscles back into action. Workout #1 is to be
performed Mondays, and Fridays, and Workout #2 is on Wednesdays.
On the first Monday, test out your max repetitions. Let's say you did 30
pushups for your max, then for Workout #1 on Friday you do 3 sets of 10
reps for hands wide apart pushups, regular pushups, and hands close
pushups. Alternate between each type of pushup. On Wednesdays, put your
feet up on a bench or some stair steps and do pushups with an isometric
pause at the middle. Pause for a 5-10 second count and try to do 3 sets
of 10. Remember to breathe even when you're holding the pushup position.
This workout will hit the upper pec area very well, and that combined
with the other will cause a great surge of growth, provided you eat
enough and get your needed protein.
Remember to track your results and stick with it so you can see your progress.
Chest training
