{"id":2043,"date":"2020-05-07T00:46:33","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T00:46:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=2043"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"upper-chest-exercises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/","title":{"rendered":"Upper Chest Exercises For A Greek God Torso"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Upper_Chest_Exercises_Is_A_Fail-Proof_Way_To_Pump_Up_Your_Pecs\" >Upper Chest Exercises Is A Fail-Proof Way To Pump Up Your Pecs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Chest_Muscles\" >Chest Muscles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Warm-Up\" >Warm-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Upper_Chest_Exercises\" >Upper Chest Exercises<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Push-Ups\" >Push-Ups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Push-Ups_For_Beginners\" >Push-Ups For Beginners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Wall_Push-Up\" >Wall Push-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Modified_Push-Up\" >Modified Push-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Regular_Push-Up\" >Regular Push-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Push-Ups_With_Higher_Difficulty_Level\" >Push-Ups With Higher Difficulty Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#WideNarrow_Push-Up\" >Wide\/Narrow Push-Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Clap_Push-Up\" >Clap Push-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Chest_Press\" >Chest Press<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Dumbbell_Press\" >Dumbbell Press<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Resistance_Band_Press\" >Resistance Band Press<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Chest_Fly\" >Chest Fly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Chest_Dips\" >Chest Dips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/upper-chest-exercises\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_Chest_Exercises_Is_A_Fail-Proof_Way_To_Pump_Up_Your_Pecs\"><\/span>Upper Chest Exercises Is A Fail-Proof Way To Pump Up Your Pecs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a ripped body is a goal of thousands of people who work out. Strong legs, tight abs, chiseled arms, and pumped chest \u2013 all those things combined are a textbook definition of an attractive fit figure. As some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-at-home-workout-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-body trainings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not include all groups of muscles, you may end up being focused more on a certain part, therefore, ignoring some of the muscles. If your goal is a Greek god torso, your upper body workout must include not only general exercises which target your abs, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/flabby-arms-challenge\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">arms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shoulders, and partially chest, but also those that involve more specific parts, such as for example upper chest exercises, which will balance out other muscles and make them all look equally developed. So, in this article you will find the best upper chest exercises to incorporate into your workout routine.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_Muscles\"><\/span><b>Chest Muscles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build your muscles more effectively, first you need to understand their anatomy. Like all other parts of your body, your chest consists of interconnected muscle groups, bones, and nerves (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25804855\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/bones-muscles-and-joints\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The chest muscles include two main groups &#8211; pectoralis major &#8211; thick and wide, located under the breast; and pectoralis minor \u2013 thinner, triangular muscles, found underneath the pectoralis major (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK545241\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Both protect your vital inner organs and sustain proper movement. The pectoralis major is generally divided into parts widely known as upper, middle and lower chest. Today, you will get familiar with the upper chest exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30947 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4196-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4196.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4196-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4196.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4196.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warm-Up\"><\/span><b>Warm-Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting down to any workout, first you need to warm up, to prevent possible injuries. A 10-minute light <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cardio\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cardio<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will increase your blood flow and help you in the following weight exercises. Another vital part of any warmup is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-does-stretching-feel-good\/\">stretching<\/a>. To stretch your pecs, stand in a doorway, raise your arms and grab the top of the doorway with both hands. Then tilt your torso forward, leaving the muscles to stretch. Another way is to grab sides of the doorway, bending the elbows and leaning forward, while straining the muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/chest-exercises-help-tone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upper_Chest_Exercises\"><\/span><b>Upper Chest Exercises<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These upper chest exercises involve most of your <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chest-dips-alternatives\/\">chest muscles<\/a> and are a great way to pump your pecs equally. You can modify them by increasing the number of reps, or adding some weight, however, remember that overworking your muscles can cause injuries, so discuss the adjustment of your training with a specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-get-rid-of-chest-fat\/\">How To Get Rid Of Chest Fat-The Most Effective Fat Burning Exercises<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30950 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4202-1024x576.png\" alt=\"fitness\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4202.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4202-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4202.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4202.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push-Ups\"><\/span><b>Push-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Push-up is one of the most effective resistance exercises for your upper chest muscles. It involves both pectoralis major and minor, as well as shoulder muscle group, upper and middle back muscles, biceps, triceps, and others (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There are a lot of push-up types, with different difficulty levels. The following push-up variants mainly focus on pecs, engaging some other groups of muscles as well:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push-Ups_For_Beginners\"><\/span><b>Push-Ups For Beginners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of push-ups includes ones that are easier than the regular push up, but nonetheless, still highly effective. If you are new to exercising, you can begin with this type, and as you grow muscles, increase the number of reps and, eventually, upgrade to the regular and more difficult pushups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30946 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4197-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4197.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4197-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4197.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4197-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4197.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wall_Push-Up\"><\/span><b>Wall Push-Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stand in front of the wall, a bit further than arm-length away, with your feet shoulder-width apart. Tilt your torso forward, stretch your hands and put them on the wall, shoulder-width apart. Bend your elbows, leaning closer to the wall. When your elbows form a 90\u00b0 angle, stop, hold the position for a couple of seconds and push away, straightening your arms.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modified_Push-Up\"><\/span><b>Modified Push-Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get on all fours, with your hands shoulder-width apart, knees and toes touching the ground, legs together. Lean your torso forward, bend your elbows and lower the upper part of your body as close to the floor, as you can. Straighten your arms, pushing away from the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30954 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4198-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4198.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4198-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4198.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4198-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4198.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_Push-Up\"><\/span><b>Regular Push-Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The regular pushup is the most popular variant of all. It engages your chest, shoulders, arms, and other muscles. To perform a standard push-up, get into a plank position, arms and back straight, hands and toes touching the ground. Bend your elbows, lowering the torso. Stop at a 90\u00b0 angle and return into the plank position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and set <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\">this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Push-Ups_With_Higher_Difficulty_Level\"><\/span><b>Push-Ups With Higher Difficulty Level<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These push-ups require a higher fitness level, as they are more difficult than the previous one, due to some modifications in their technique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30953 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4199-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4199.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4199-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4199.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4199-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4199.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WideNarrow_Push-Up\"><\/span><b>Wide\/Narrow Push-Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These push-ups are very similar to the regular push-up and are performed in the same way, with the only difference being the distance between hands. For the wide push-up you need to place your hands on the ground as wide as possible, and during the narrow push-up &#8211; as narrow as you can.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clap_Push-Up\"><\/span><b>Clap Push-Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous as one of the most difficult push-ups, clap push-up requires more strength than any of the previously mentioned exercises. After you lower your body, instead of slowly returning to the plank position, you push harder, jumping off the floor, and doing a clap, while your torso and hands are in the air, then landing back on your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30952 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4200-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4200.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4200-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4200.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4200-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4200.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_Press\"><\/span><b>Chest Press<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest presses are a great way to grow your pecs. You can perform them using the gym machine or at home with the dumbbells or resistance band <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/video\/gym-smarts-free-motion-chest-press-fly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dumbbell_Press\"><\/span><b>Dumbbell Press<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a dumbbell in each hand, and lie on your back, with your elbows bent on your shoulder level. Slowly push the dumbbells up, straightening your arms. Repeat the trajectory of the previous movement, slowly bending your elbows and lowering your hands to return to the initial position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30951 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4201-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4201.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4201-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4201.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4201.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resistance_Band_Press\"><\/span><b>Resistance Band Press<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the ends of the resistance band in your hands, so that it is behind your shoulders. Lie on your back, pressing the resistance band to the ground with your body. Repeat the same movements as with the dumbbell press but holding the ends of the bands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chest-dips-alternatives\/\">Chest Dips Alternatives \u2013 Boost Your Upper Body Strength<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_Fly\"><\/span><b>Chest Fly<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this one you can also use either the machine or dumbbells. It has a somewhat similar technique to the chest press. You can increase the difficulty level of this upper chest exercise by doing an inclined chest fly. To perform a dumbbell chest fly, lie down on your back, with the dumbbell in each hand. Stretch your arms to the sides on the shoulder level. Lift your hands up, pushing the dumbbells directly above your chest. Leaving a small space between the dumbbells stop, and return to the initial position, repeating the trajectory of the previous movement <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/chest-exercises-help-tone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1500&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30949 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4203-1024x576.png\" alt=\"upper chest exercises\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4203.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4203-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4203.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4203.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chest_Dips\"><\/span><b>Chest Dips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another greatly efficient upper chest exercise, chest dip, requires two parallel bars. Beginners may find this exercise quite difficult at first. If you don\u2019t feel like going to the gym, you can find a pair on the playground or use two chairs. When using the latter, be sure to fixate them properly to avoid any injury. To perform a chest dip on bars, stand between them and grab them with your hands. Raise your body at an approximately 40\u00b0 angle, with your chest tilted forward and feet behind you. Without touching the ground, push your arms, straightening your elbows and lifting your body. Slowly bend your elbows, returning to the initial position.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced workout is the basis of a sound body. To stay healthy and fit, your training must include exercises for all groups of muscles. Focusing on a certain part of your body and ignoring all the others may cause muscle imbalance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/muscle-imbalances-can-wreck-your-workout\/2013\/11\/12\/165d2730-466e-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That is why, your torso workout must involve not only middle and lower, but also upper chest exercises. The above listed upper chest exercises will make a great addition to your training and make your pecs look more balanced. If you are a beginner or have certain health conditions which may be complicated by the intensive physical activity, please check with a specialist before starting a training.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Upper_Chest_Exercises_For_A_Greek_God_Torso\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK545241\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Pectoral Muscles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/bones-muscles-and-joints\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bones, muscles and joints<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, healthdirect.gov.au)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/features\/chest-exercises-help-tone\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest Exercises to Help Tone and More<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/video\/gym-smarts-free-motion-chest-press-fly\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest Press and Fly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25804855\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle and bone, two interconnected tissues<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/wellness\/muscle-imbalances-can-wreck-your-workout\/2013\/11\/12\/165d2730-466e-11e3-b6f8-3782ff6cb769_story.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle imbalances can wreck your workout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">washingtonpost.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323640\">Which muscles do pushups work?<\/a> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upper Chest Exercises Is A Fail-Proof Way To Pump Up Your Pecs Having a ripped body is a goal of thousands of people who work out. Strong legs, tight abs, chiseled arms, and pumped chest \u2013 all those things combined are a textbook definition of an attractive fit figure. 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