Whats best exercize/lift for my pecs - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

jerryb75 · 11-03-2009, 07:24 AM

Well subject says it all. So if anyone can tell me I would appreciate it .

ELmx479 · 11-03-2009, 07:28 AM

Dips, bench press, incline db press.

DMedley · 11-03-2009, 07:46 AM

I am sorry to tell you this but ... there is no single best exercise for any lift. It depends of what you are trying to accomplish.

Off Road · 11-03-2009, 08:00 AM

Bench press and bar dips seem to work well for most people.

Bodyguard · 11-03-2009, 07:06 PM

dumbell bench, dumbell flys and above.

kornmong · 11-03-2009, 08:03 PM

Well I will go out there,

If I had to select one for a normal healthy human, It will always be bench press.

By far the best to develop a pec, simple as that, yeah dips and other stuff are good and I do them but bench takes the cake

NickAus · 11-03-2009, 08:08 PM

Wide grip bench, dumbell bench.

jtteg_x · 11-03-2009, 08:15 PM

barbell bench would be the 'bread & butter' for chest/pecs.

DieselWarrior · 11-03-2009, 08:32 PM

HEAVY dumbell press, flat. I do 6 sets of 12 reps, the first 1 is 75% of my target weight, the last 5 is all I can do for 12 reps... by rep 10 I am starting to do my prayers that numbers 11 and 12 will come and I wont burst an eye vessel doing it. Try that, its has worked GREAT for me!

GL,
Andrew

ZenMonkey · 11-03-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselWarrior

HEAVY dumbell press, flat. I do 6 sets of 12 reps, the first 1 is 75% of my target weight, the last 5 is all I can do for 12 reps... by rep 10 I am starting to do my prayers that numbers 11 and 12 will come and I wont burst an eye vessel doing it. Try that, its has worked GREAT for me!

GL,
Andrew

6x12 is wayyyyy too much. Any why do you suggest one set at 75% and the rest as heavy as you can?

This is a classic mistake people make. Just stick to linear progression (in weight being moved AND diet).

The first question that should have been asked is: How much do you weigh? How much do you bench?

Progress · 11-03-2009, 08:43 PM

Something like 3x5 or 5x5 for flat BB bench. Follow that with 3x8 of DB incline and 2x12 of incline cable flies.

jerryb75 · 11-04-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenMonkey

The first question that should have been asked is: How much do you weigh? How much do you bench?

<looks around embarrassed > Ok no one is looking . I weigh around 165lbs I tried max bench on Monday was trying to do 3 reps 5 sets @ 120lbs i did my first set fine. Started my second did 1 rep and then got stuck with bar 1 inch above my chest and unable to push it up. So I kinda slid it to my left and let it fall to floor well lifting the right side up and off of me . Then reduced to 90 lbs and 90 lbs and finished my reps and set. So I guess my max is 120 maybe a little higher for 1 rep . 90 is what I usually bench 3x a week 5 reps 5 sets
<looks around again> oh damn people were looking lol

ZenMonkey · 11-04-2009, 09:48 AM

In that case the best exercise is milk jug curls and steak cutting.

d0rkyd00d · 11-04-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zenmonkey

in that case the best exercise is milk jug curls and steak cutting.

lol. Qft.

redblood · 11-04-2009, 10:04 AM

dumbell bench, dumbell flys,Bench press and bar dips

jerryb75 · 11-04-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenMonkey

In that case the best exercise is milk jug curls and steak cutting.

I always appreciate a smart ass answer those make me lol

ZenMonkey · 11-04-2009, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryb75

I always appreciate a smart ass answer those make me lol

It was entirely serious.

jerryb75 · 11-04-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenMonkey

It was entirely serious.

Well please tell me then what a milk jug curl and steak cutting are ?

Clover · 11-04-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryb75

Well please tell me then what a milk jug curl and steak cutting are ?

You need to put more weight on the bar each time you have a bench press session. To be able to recover from that and build muscle, you'll need to eat a lot of food.

Milk and steak are good choices.

jerryb75 · 11-04-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Clover

You need to put more weight on the bar each time you have a bench press session. To be able to recover from that and build muscle, you'll need to eat a lot of food.

Milk and steak are good choices.

I have been Eating like an animal since I started lifting 2 or 3 weeks ago I think I probably already gained 5-10 pounds all my pants are tight to not fitting sadly most is going to my gut .

Practice and perseverance will prevail in the end I may lack in size and strength but I have drive and motivation

ZenMonkey · 11-04-2009, 09:10 PM

Dont overeat and put on a ton of fat... just enough to sustain muscle growth.

Aaron72 · 11-04-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryb75

Well please tell me then what a milk jug curl and steak cutting are ?

it was kind of a sarcastic answer.... but he is serious at the same time. he is pretty much saying you need to get some protein in you "milk jug curl" = drink milk. Steak cutting = eat some good meat with good protein....

joelhall · 11-05-2009, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselWarrior

HEAVY dumbell press, flat.

this or flat barbell bench press. contrary to popular belief you dont need to use a wide grip, a narrower grip, a few inches out from each shoulder does wonders for the pecs. trust me youll feel it.

RichMcGuire · 11-05-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Progress

Something like 3x5 or 5x5 for flat BB bench. Follow that with 3x8 of DB incline and 2x12 of incline cable flies.

+1 from me.

I feel some isolation movements after a compound is a terrific way to fully fatigue a metabolic structure.

hardBODmiranda · 11-05-2009, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Off Road

Bench press and bar dips seem to work well for most people.

Sounds like a great idea.

11-03-2009, 07:24 AM	#1
jerryb75 Wannabebig Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 36	Whats best exercize/lift for my pecs Well subject says it all. So if anyone can tell me I would appreciate it .

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kornmong Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 284	Well I will go out there, If I had to select one for a normal healthy human, It will always be bench press. By far the best to develop a pec, simple as that, yeah dips and other stuff are good and I do them but bench takes the cake __________________ Bodyweight : 175 - Height: 5' 10 BP - 258 x 1 -- 225 x 5 BS - 341 x 1 -- 308 x 5 DL - 462 x 1 -- 418 x 6 PP - 187 x 1 -- 159 x 5 Goal" to grow 15" arms some day My journal: http://www.wannabebigforums.com/show...=108252&page=3

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NickAus Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 676	Wide grip bench, dumbell bench. __________________ "Victory is reserved for those willing to pay it's price"

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ELmx479 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 769	Dips, bench press, incline db press.

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DMedley Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 180	I am sorry to tell you this but ... there is no single best exercise for any lift. It depends of what you are trying to accomplish.

11-03-2009, 08:15 PM	#8
jtteg_x Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,043	barbell bench would be the 'bread & butter' for chest/pecs.

11-03-2009, 08:32 PM	#9
DieselWarrior I DRANK YOUR MILK Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 130	HEAVY dumbell press, flat. I do 6 sets of 12 reps, the first 1 is 75% of my target weight, the last 5 is all I can do for 12 reps... by rep 10 I am starting to do my prayers that numbers 11 and 12 will come and I wont burst an eye vessel doing it. Try that, its has worked GREAT for me! GL, Andrew __________________ 42 years old, 5'9", 245lbs, wannabeBIG with muscle! "If you wanna be diesel, you gotta first be a warrior!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDV_9Ys7ftc

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Progress Getting un-streamlined Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,988	Something like 3x5 or 5x5 for flat BB bench. Follow that with 3x8 of DB incline and 2x12 of incline cable flies. __________________ My journal

11-04-2009, 09:48 AM	#13
ZenMonkey Flowers sing in D minor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ...la plataforma Posts: 5,755	In that case the best exercise is milk jug curls and steak cutting. __________________ The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune "The Olympic Snatch is gymnastics with a bar." -Rippetoe

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redblood Wannabebig Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	dumbell bench, dumbell flys,Bench press and bar dips __________________ my top 5 weight loss and build muscle that may works for you

11-04-2009, 09:10 PM	#21
ZenMonkey Flowers sing in D minor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: ...la plataforma Posts: 5,755	Dont overeat and put on a ton of fat... just enough to sustain muscle growth. __________________ The Slings and Arrows of Outrageous Fortune "The Olympic Snatch is gymnastics with a bar." -Rippetoe

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