3 Best Exercise To Target Inner Chest
Chest muscles are some of the most worked on muscles by almost every
weight trainer in any gym around the world. Along with biceps, shoulders,
and abs, the pectoral muscles are the most popular muscle group to
develop, from the very first day you set your foot in a gym
But that would be a simplistic way of looking at building pecs.
When most people say “building pecs” they refer to the pectoralis major,
which is that big muscle at the front of the chest and the one that gives
the chest its shape. That’s the muscle all trainers work on when they
develop their chests. But in order to sculpt it properly, it has to be
worked on from several angles.While most trainers are aware of having to
work on the upper and lower part of the pecs, many leave the inner pecs
aside. That is a mistake. The inner pecs are the finishing touch, the
icing on the cake. Inner pecs give the entire chest that sculpture looks
many trainers seek
So here are three exercises you can do to work on your inner pecs
Dumbbell Flyes
Lie on your back on an exercise bench with your arms extended and the
elbows slightly bent. With a large, round motion, bring both dumbbells
together at the midpoint above your chest. Make sure you contract your
pecs as much as you can with the movement. Hold for a second, return
slowly. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps. You can extend this exercise by doing
supersets with different bench positions (flat, inclined, and
declined
Cable Crossover
This requires that big machine with two cable stations. Any respectful
gym will have one of those. Stand with one foot forward and your hands
grasping the cable handles above you. Stand so the cables are a little in
front of you, and bend your body slightly so that your pecs extend
forward. Being the cable down and around to waist level. Again, make sure
you get good contraction on your pecs as you complete the motion. Hold for
a second, return slowly. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps
Close Grip Barbell Bench Press
This is pretty much like the basic flat bench press everyone does. Only
this time, do the presses with your hands gripping the bar at its midpoint
– your hands should actually touch each other. That will shift the
exercise toward your inner pecs. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps
