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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Exercises to Get Rid of Manboobs and Build the Chest Muscles Fast

By Ricardo d Argence

You will find that chest exercises are one of the most frequent exercises performed down the gym and are very important if you are trying to get rid of your man boobs.

Your pectoral muscles are actually made of two muscles resting on top of your ribs on the chest wall. The smallest of the pair is called the pectoralis minor, and the larger muscle lies directly on top of this one and is called the pectoralis major; it's also the one which gives your chest its size and shape.

The chest is one of the main big muscle groups within the body and is frequently thought of as a good sign of masculinity. Good strong pectoral muscles will often provide good overall upper body strength and fitness which is also important in a variety of sports.

Many chest workouts not only focus on the chest wall but also work the triceps muscles at the back of the arms as well as the shoulder muscles. Therefore, doing a chest workout will develop the overall shape and size of the upper body.

Before performing these workouts it is vital to warm up by stretching and doing some light aerobic work. A particularly effective aerobic exercise is rowing on an indoor machine. This will not only stretch those upper body muscles but will also promote the blood flow to the muscles getting them ready for the workouts thereby lowering the risk of injury.

Another useful exercise is the push-up. You don't need fancy equipment, exercise machines, or weights, and can be done at home in your own bedroom. To do this, lie flat on your stomach with yours arms braced beneath your shoulders. Push up with your arms, keeping your legs and back straight. When your arms are fully extended, only your hands and toes should be touching the floor.

Some people may find this exercise difficult at first, and you might consider keeping your knees on the floor until you grow more comfortable. Remember, as you lower yourself, to do so slowly to keep proper tension on the necessary muscle groups. When you improve, you can make the push ups more difficult by spreading your hands further apart.

Another good chest exercise is the bench press, popular with many people in gyms. You need a training partner for this workout to avoid hurting yourself or causing an inadvertent injury. Settle down on your back, feet braced on the floor to either side of the bench, and lift the barbell slowly up above your head until your arms are fully extended. Then slowly lower the bar until it just touches against your chest before lifting it up again at a slow, even pace.

It is vital to not perform any jerky movements or bounce the weights off the chest wall. Doing around three sets of about eight repetitions once to twice a week will soon develop your chest muscles and you will quickly notice a difference.

Whether you are looking to build up your chest muscles or getting rid of man boobs, these are two exercises that will help. - 17274

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