Sunday, December 7, 2008

Weight Training Routines, How to get a Solid Chest

By Ricardo d Argence

There are some common misconceptions when it comes to building muscle for a solid chest. As with any area of the body it take disciplined work of the pectorals to achieve that much desired chiseled look. Many body builders are under the impression that the best way to do this is through bench presses. While this exercise does in fact work the pectoral, muscles there are other exercises needed to get a truly refined look.

There a few simple weight lifting exercises that will help build a well-defined chest.

Low Cable crossovers, is another inner pec exercise, the key is the correct amount of tension. High Cable crossover will work the difficult to reach inner Pecs.

Bench press-Close grip, this will work the inner Pecs quite well, however the movement will also work triceps and upper chest. Bench press-Wide grip, your wide spaced handling will work the lower pectoral.

Finish with: Dumbbell Flyers works the inner pectoral muscles but you really have to squeeze them together. Alternate this on incline, decline, and flat bench. Dips, depending on elbow position, you can work either the inner or the outer Pecs.

These are examples of good chest muscle exercises, changing your workout around will lessen the chance of hitting a plateau. Its important to understand that both nutrition and rest are important.

Good nutrition is equally necessary to building muscle as weight lifting. When you lift weights, you are actually tearing muscle tissue. Complex carbohydrates and proteins are required by your body to make it larger and repair muscle. It is also a good idea to increase your vitamin and mineral intake.

Water is also important for any workout routine. The human body needs water to provide nutrients to the cells, process waste, and keep the internal body temperature regulated. Along with all of these, water acts as a cushion for the joints and offers protection for the important internal organs. It is important to increase your daily fluid intake, as intensive workouts can easily deplete vital fluid levels.

Getting an adequate amount of rest is just as important to any other factor when body building. Some product salesperson suggested the thought that sleep is unfavorable to building muscle, claiming that a catabolic phenomenon occurs while at sleep. However it is a false claim by marketers wanting to sell their product on saying that this is where the muscle wastes away. This isn't just a baldfaced lie, it may actually result in grave consequences mentally as well as physically.

Sleep is necessary to healing your body. It is your body's way of healing itself and essential for its regeneration. Additionally, you will most likely be tired and unable to complete upcoming training sessions.

Bring all of the above elements together and you will quickly build muscle and have the solid chest you have always wanted. Eat right, diversify your routine, and get plenty of sleep to make the most of your body building sessions. - 16004

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