Thursday, January 1, 2009

Building Up Your Inner Chest

By Jason King

There are some common misconceptions when it comes to building muscle for a solid chest. As with any area of the body it takes disciplined work of the pectorals to achieve that much desired chiseled look. Many body builders are under the impression that the best way to do this is through bench presses. To get a fully refined look on your chest there are other exercises you need to use.

There a few simple weight lifting exercises that will help build a well-defined chest.

Low Cable crossovers are an inner pectoral exercise, the key is the correct amount of tension High cable crossovers can also be used as an alternative.

The inner pecs are also given a good workout with close-grip bench presses, and they also give a good workout to the triceps. Wide grip bench presses will give yoru outer pectorals a good workout.

The inner pectorals can also be given a good workout with dumbbell flyers. Alternate this on incline, decline, and flat bench. Dips, depending on elbow position, you can work either the inner or the outer Pecs.

When you vary your routines with these exercises it will help to prevent you from reaching a plateau in your training. You must remember to add enough rest between your workouts, and eat enough to make your chest grow.

Nutrition is just as important as lifting heavy weights when you're trying to get bigger. The muscle tissue tears as your lift the weights. The muscles are repaired with what food put into your body. Extra vitamins and minerals are essential when you're exercising regularly.

Water is also important for any workout routine. Water is needed to keep you hydrated, process waste materials and transport nutrients to your cells. Along with all of these, water acts as a cushion for the joints and offers protection for the important internal organs. It is important to increase your daily fluid intake, as intensive workouts can easily deplete vital fluid levels.

Your body regenerates and heals itself while you are sleeping, this means that plenty of quality sleep is needed to prevent your efforts in the gym going to waste. Muscles are also around 80% water and they will not grow if you don't drink enough of it.

When you combine all of these elements your chest will soon start growing into something that you're always wanted. Just remember you need a good workout routine, plenty of sleep and a diet filled with the right foods. - 15485

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