Training techniques for each bodypart

[BigJB]

The best way to do inclines is to use a smith machine, because it helps you focus more on the targeted muscle. One study from Illinois State University (Normal) reported that when subjects performed free-weight presses, they used more front- and middle-delt muscles than during machine presses. The researchers reasoned that this is likely due to the need for the deltoid muscles to stabilize the shoulder joints to balance the bar when pressing a barbell. Because the machine is on a fixed path, the shoulders don’t need to stabilize the shoulder joints. Less involvement from the delts means you can place focus more on the pecs for greater muscle growth.

Thank you, Emeric. Excellent advice as always

 

[Blade_HST]

The best way to do inclines is to use a smith machine, because it helps you focus more on the targeted muscle. One study from Illinois State University (Normal) reported that when subjects performed free-weight presses, they used more front- and middle-delt muscles than during machine presses. The researchers reasoned that this is likely due to the need for the deltoid muscles to stabilize the shoulder joints to balance the bar when pressing a barbell. Because the machine is on a fixed path, the shoulders don’t need to stabilize the shoulder joints. Less involvement from the delts means you can place focus more on the pecs for greater muscle growth.

That study was on the flat bench, and you left out the part showing that free weight bench also had a higher recruitment of pecs and triceps...

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Yes

Phil -- DON'T forget about weighted pushups for chest! And was it reverse dips for pec minor? Something like that....

Yes sir!

 

[emeric delczeg]

That study was on the flat bench, and you left out the part showing that free weight bench also had a higher recruitment of pecs and triceps...

Yes, it was on flat, but we talking about isolation of the uper chest not triceps or sholder. Is the best to do free weight and incorporate smith in to your chest training for isolation.

 

[PitbullTank]

Yes sir!

Can we talk about these weighted pushups? Are u utilizing a weighted training vest? Or having a partner put plates/dbs on ur back?

 

[animal eater]

Band Push up - YouTube

In regards to weighted pushups, I saw and did these and they were lots of fun.

 

[massnup]

Lets talk some tricep training!

 

[Elvia1023]

Lets talk some tricep training!

I think you meant back width training

 

[massnup]

I think you meant back width training

If it wasn't my best bodypart then yea! lol

 

[Blade_HST]

Can we talk about these weighted pushups? Are u utilizing a weighted training vest? Or having a partner put plates/dbs on ur back?

Pushups are completely awesome - even with a partially torn supraspinatus tendon. Nothing else gives my pecs such a full and pumped look without hurting my shoulders.

But why didn’t anyone design a backpack-style implement to load plates in yet? Bands are great but only overload the top, weight vests are crazy expensive and you need specialized weights and it takes a while to add or remove load.

 

[emeric delczeg]

Pushups are completely awesome - even with a partially torn supraspinatus tendon. Nothing else gives my pecs such a full and pumped look without hurting my shoulders.

But why didn’t anyone design a backpack-style implement to load plates in yet? Bands are great but only overload the top, weight vests are crazy expensive and you need specialized weights and it takes a while to add or remove load.

I do my push ups under the smith machine.

 

[superbigd]

Another bump for chest next Phil! Thx man

 

[Stewie]

I do my push ups under the smith machine.

Sounds like a good idea....

Although.....

Your Smith Machine must sit fairly low too the ground at the locking points?

The one I use, the stops are about 2½ foot from the ground.

 

[jay_dub]

It's world wide chest day Phil, lets hear about these chest exercises!

 

[portman1]

Triceps!! Cant seem to get mine to grow at all..

 

[GreyScale36]

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[emeric delczeg]

Sounds like a good idea....

Although.....

Your Smith Machine must sit fairly low too the ground at the locking points?

The one I use, the stops are about 2½ foot from the ground.

Use a bench under the smith machine, and keep your feet on the floor, it will fill almost like a decline press.

 

[AlphaMaleDawg]

wow I can't remember the last time I did push ups. Do all of you really do those regularly? I rarely see big guys do them at the gym

 

[thehazzle]

You guys should try weighted ring push ups on the gymnastic rings set close to the floor. One my fav chest exercises

 

[ROCKEDUP]

You guys should try weighted ring push ups on the gymnastic rings set close to the floor. One my fav chest exercises

They are fun. Hard to maximize load though.