13 Chest Exercises For Building Powerful Pecs

Push Upspushup

Tier: 1 Chest (All). Triceps

Whether you’re doing traditional push ups, one-arm push ups, twisting push ups, or incline push ups, they’re a versatile move that deserve a spot in every chest routine. Pick your favorite and do them as an accessory to weighted work (or as a killer bodyweight move whenever you don’t have a gym).

Incline Dumbbell Chest PressIncline Dumbbell Chest Press

Tier: 2 Chest (Upper), Triceps, Front Deltoids

The incline dumbbell chest press is a compound move that targets the upper half of the chest (including the front deltoids). It helps develop strong separation across the clavicles and down the top part of the mid-line.

  1. Set up a bench so that it’s at a 45º angle.
  2. Dig your feet into the ground and press the dumbbells straight up over the upper part of your chest. Keep your arms at 60º with your torso.
  3. Slowly lower until the dumbbells are in line with your collarbone. Powerfully press up and Squeeze your pecs together at the top.
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