Three Great Chest Exercises

Published May 26, 2023 at 1080 × 1080 in Three Great Chest Exercises

Much has been written about how to strengthen the breast area — both from musculoskeletal and autonomic/automatic standpoints — and I suppose, like most things, the discussion boils down to a “use it or lose it” mantra. The thing is, the way I used my breasts while feeding my kids isn’t the way I “use” them now. Breasts are awesome, serving a wide variety of roles — functional, provisional, and pleasureful. We have to talk about how we keep this area active and healthy for life. Here are 3 Great Chest Exercises 1. Declined Bench Press — I was taught that a 10% decline recruited 30% more muscle fibers when I was getting my degree in Exercise & Sport Science. So a decline press is like the typical bench press where you lay down and press some weight up and down, except the head is declined lower than the body. If you have diastasis recti, I recommend an incline bench press which is an easier transition. 2. Upright Banded Presses — Using stretchy exercise bands really broadens your fitness horizons because they allow you to remain upright for resistance work. Whenever you don't have to bend over, lay down, or lean back to get a workout, you'll be taking some pressure off your abs while still using them! Putting a band around your back and pressing it forward offers a type of "bench press" motion - minus having to lay down. Here are a few of our banded workout routines on fit2b.com Bands & Balance Circuit Workout Kelly’s Big Band Workout Big {Little} Band Workout Beth’s Big Band Routine Big {Longer} Circle Band Workout 3. Pushups — No weights at home? No problem! You can do pushups, which are really just a plank going up and down. If you have a Diastasis Recti (ab gap) in your belly, you can modify your pushup or plank by putting your hands on a wall or sturdy chair. Using a higher surface will still work your pectorals while reducing some pressure on your linea alba. If you want to learn how to plank safely and correctly with proper progression, watch this FREE video here: https://fit2b.us/can-i-do-planks-diastasis-recti/ or do a web search for "Fit2B Planks"

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