Barbell Decline Bench Press
The barbell decline bench press is a compound exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps. An angle of 20 to 40-degrees below horizontal is best.
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Flat Bench Dumbbell Fly
Flat Bench Dumbbell Fly is a great isolation exercise for strengthening and shaping the chest muscles.
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Aug
Incline Dumbbell Fly
The Incline Dumbbell Fly is a great isolation exercise for strengthening and shaping the upper chest muscles.
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Aug
Incline Press w/Handles On FSFIB Flat-to-Incline
The Incline Press w/Handles On FSFIB Flat-to-Incline Bench works the chest, shoulder and triceps muscles, with an emphasis on the upper chest region. The anterior deltoids and triceps assist the chest muscles in the incline press. Incline presses can be used for pectoral definition and size.
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Aug
Pectoral Fly
The pec deck machine is a isolation exercise for the Pectoralis major. Every major gym will contain a pec deck. The ‘fly’ is a classic bodybuilding exercise for adding definition to the chest muscles.
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Aug
Pectoral Fly on FSFIB Flat-to-Incline Bench
The Pectoral Fly on FSFIB Flat-to-Incline Bench isolates the chest muscles. And the resistance recruits the stabilizer muscles around the shoulders, making this a great upper body exercise.
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Aug
PowerBlock Bench Press
The PowerBlock bench press is an alternative to the barbell bench press. You will not be able to use as much weight as the traditional bench press because it is harder to control the dumbbells. Variety is the key to breaking through plateaus. Using dumbbells, like the dumbbell bench press, is a great way to add variety to your routine.
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Aug
PowerBlock Decline Bench Press
The PowerBlock Decline Bench Press strengthens the lower chest muscles and anterior shoulder muscles. This is a challenging exercise and should be performed with a spotter for safety. It is common for the decline bench press to be included in bodybuilding routines as a means to develop a symmetrical chest.
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Aug
PowerBlock Incline Bench Press
The PowerBlock incline bench press works the pectoral muscles, emphasizing the upper region. The anterior deltoids and triceps assist the chest muscles in the incline press. Incline dumbbell bench presses can be used for pectoral definition and size. If heavy loads are used to induce hypertrophy, use a spotter for safety.
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Aug
PowerBlock Lying Alternating Bench Press
The PowerBlock Lying Alternating Bench Press is a good exercise for building upper body strength and working your core at the same time. You can do high repetitions to improve strength endurance. Or you can use a heavier weight to improve max strength.
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Aug
Punching Combo 1
Even if you don’t like to fight shadow boxing and punching a bag can be a great way to improve your coordination, cardiovascular conditioning and explosive power. This simple 4 strike combo works on 3 basic strikes: the jab, the cross and cross elbow (left and right side). Boxing is a great way to break the boredom of your normal conditioning routine.
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Aug
Pushups – Sumo Walk
Pushups – sumo walk are a dynamic strength building exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps. This is a great exercise to develop and strengthen basic motor patterns. Use the sumo walk before advancing on to plyometric pushups. Push off explosively to develop power in the upper body.
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Aug
Seated Dips — Triceps Press
The seated dip exercise is a compound movement for strengthening the shoulders and triceps. Dips performed on a machine are a good substitute for body-weight dips.
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Aug
Smith Machine Inclined Chest Press
The smith machine incline chest press works the upper pectorals, shoulders, and triceps. The serratus anterior muscles are also involved in the incline press. The incline bench is typically set between 35 and 45 degrees. The smith machine allows for self-spotting.
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Aug
Standing Alternating Incline Press with Handles
The Standing Alternating Incline Press with Handles is a great exercise for developing chest strength while engaging the core. Performing this exercise in a standing position is a great substitute for the Incline Press.
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Aug
Standing Single Leg Chest Press with Handles
The Standing Single Leg Chest Press with Handles is a great exercise for strengthening the chest, shoulders and triceps. Pressing in a single leg standing position challenges balance, core and activates the abdominals and low back.
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Aug
Straight Bar Chest Press on Exercise Ball
The Straight Bar Chest Press on Exercise Ball is significantly more challenging than the barbell bench press. The ball forces you to stabilize your body while pressing the bar. You are also using you glutes and hamstrings to maintain proper position on the ball. This exercise requires you to focus your attention on using proper technique which helps you get more out of the exercise.
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Aug
Explosive Push Up on a Medicine Ball
The Explosive Push Up n a Medicine Ball adds an extra element of speed and precision to the standard push up. It is a great exercise for building explosive power and coordination for the upper body. This exercise would benefit boxers, and other martial artists as well as football players.
