Mar 16, 2023 · In this article, I’ll list ten of the best upper chest exercises and how you can put them together into an upper chest workout. Your chest muscles are one of the major muscle groups of your upper body. They are almost entirely made up of one large muscle on each side: your pectoralis major, or pecs.

Mar 29, 2024 · The pec minor helps to move your ribs and shoulders. The serratus anterior and subclavius are also chest muscles, which rotate the scapula and anchors and depresses the clavicle, respectively.

Apr 1, 2025 · Pectoralis Major: The fan-shaped pectoralis major is often referred to as the “pecs” as it's the largest and most visible chest muscle. This muscle is comprised of two heads: the clavicular head, commonly called the upper chest, and sternocostal head, defined as …

Nov 13, 2024 · Pec tightness in overhead athletes is sometimes difficult to spot without the right training. You may look for signs of pain and stiffness in the chest muscles as they approach the armpit/shoulder area.

In this article I’m showing you my top exercises for improving overhead shoulder mobility, and for addressing tight pecs and rounded shoulders in a way that offsets the need to spend lots of extra time doing corrective exercise protocols that don’t get you stronger and fitter.

Sep 12, 2024 · – A good upper-chest workout requires learning to better isolate the clavicular head of the pec major muscle. – The best angle to set the bench for incline presses and flyes depends on the dimensions of your own sternum and ribcage.

Mar 12, 2025 · Learn and implement Dr. Mike Israetel’s key principles to build a thick upper shelf. Developed upper pecs are a defining attribute of an aesthetic physique, creating mid-pec line and visual...

Nov 11, 2024 · This beginner chest workout uses dumbbells to strengthen your pecs and other upper-body pushing muscles, like your shoulders and triceps.

Apr 12, 2016 · Overhead Mobility - Pec Major Active Soft Tissue Mobilization- Kneel next to corner of wall or at a squat / bar upright, with head turned - Place firm ball o...

Aug 28, 2023 · The best pectoralis major stretch is the doorway pec stretch. All the equipment you need is an open doorway! Position yourself between the walls of an open doorway; Raise your arms up to the sides of the doorway, elbows bent at a 90 degree angle with palms forward; Rest palms against sides of doorway; Step forward with one foot.