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Best Bench to Build Your Chest The incline bench press doesn't do what you think it does. Choose the decline press instead for more chest growth. Here's the science. Incline Bench Press vs. Decline: What's Best for Growth? It's becoming increasingly rare to see decline benches in the gym. Sure...

Four-time Mr Olympia, Jay Cutler was always the total package on stage, wowing audiences year after year with his epic rear lat spread. And, in a recent Instagram post, the icon has shared one of his go-to exercises for building a better back. If you want to crush your muscle building goals like...

To build your biceps, like any muscle, you'll need to work them through their full contractile range. This means doing a variety of exercises that'll overload them in all positions: shortened, lengthened, and mid-range. Incline dumbbell bicep curls are what most people use for the lengthened...

The incline lateral raise is an isolation exercise for the side or lateral head of the delt. Lie sideways on an incline bench with a dumbbell. When performing the movement, don't let the dumbbell touch your body at the bottom. Keep the tension constant. Many people bring the dumbbell up too...

When most lifters think of their traps, they visualize only the small portion of the upper traps they see from the front. But the trapezius is a big muscle, originating at the base of the skull, running down to the upper and mid-back, and running width-wise covering both scapulas. If all you do...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

CABLE CROSSOVER (HIGH TO LOW) 3 Sets, 20 Reps We’re starting with this exercise to make sure you’re warmed up and able to achieve a full range of motion before we get into some heavier pressing work. We’ll do 3 high-rep sets which essentially function as a pre-exhaust. Put one leg forward, get...

Keeping it simple is often best. And on chest day, giving your best effort to a few exercises is often way better than trying to tackle lots of movements, but tiring out before reaching the finish. This workout is as bare-bones as it gets, but that doesn't mean it has to be any worse than an...

If you want to sport a powerful, thick, and full chest, then you have to start at the top. In other words, make your upper pecs the top priority. If you like the volume of this workout by itself, use it as your chest day plan. If you'd prefer to do more work, then start with this workout and...

The summer is supposed be all about showing off the cuts and being as lean as possible. Two experts that know a lot about both are Don Saladino and Frank Sepe. That’s why they host the online workout show known as “Sleeveless.” Recently, they showcased a high rep chest and bicep workout that...

Time to train for the pump. Cluster sets are an excellent bodybuilding technique that allow you to break up training monotony and pack on the muscle size you are after. Clusters - not just for breakfast anymore. Since this is the season to get huuuuge, one might as well try something new. We...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

Looking for new ways to increase your overall chest growth? These 3 chest workouts are just what you need in your program to develop some unreal chest size! Close your eyes and picture the chest development of legends like Arnold Schwarzennegger, Franco Columbo, and Lou Ferrigno in their prime...

Blast out of a rut with 100 reps per set. 100 rep sets can be used to shock the entire body for a week or two, or to bring up a lagging part. WORKOUT SUMMARY Main Goal Build Muscle Workout Type Full Body Training Level Intermediate Program Duration4 weeks Days Per Week 2 Time Per Workout75-90...

Close your eyes and picture the chest development of legends like Arnold Schwarzennegger, Franco Columbo, and Lou Ferrigno in their prime -- or modern day freaks like ALLMAX’s own Steve Kuclo, Josh Wade and Ryan Watson. What do each of these incredible athletes have in common? All of them...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

There are some iconic photos that stand the test of time. One of them is of Arnold Schwarzenegger hitting his classic side chest pose. His pecs in that pic are full and large. They look like you could set a shaker cup on them and not worry about it falling off. While many people who aren’t...

Let’s get the science out of the way; the pectoralis major is comprised of a clavicular and a sternocostal head, or better known as the upper and lower pec respectively. When flat benching, both heads are stressed evenly. The anterior deltoids also come into play, and the triceps are used during...

No chest workout has a longer track record of building huge stronger pecs than one involving heavy barbell flat-bench and incline presses. That’s why Air Force Security Forces member Logan Carpenter calls his routine the “Chest Destruction.” workout Don’t take that name too literally. What he...

There are a few things that are undeniably important for your health: eating a well-balanced diet, drinking a good amount of water, getting quality sleep, and of course, regular movement. A weekly dose of cardio can help with weight loss, as well as yield other science-backed benefits like...