Upper Body Workouts: 3 Chest Moves You Must Do

Upper body workouts are important in order to strengthen your upper body. The biggest muscle group of your entire upper body is your chest. Here are 3 chest moves you should consider using your upper body workouts:

1. Flat Bench Press – Depending on your experience, you can use either a barbell alone, a barbell with weighted plates or dumbbells to perform this move. Simply lie flat on your back on a weight bench, grip the barbell and slowly lower the bar close to your chest and then explode back up. Perform 3 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.
2. Dumbbell Flyes – Lie flat on your back on a weight bench. You could also use the floor if you don’t have a bench. To execute the move, lower dumbbells to your sides until chest muscles are stretched with elbows fixed. Bring dumbbells together in a hugging motion until dumbbells nearly touch. Repeat for 8 to 12 repetitions and perform 3 sets.
3. Push-Ups – These are fabulous for your upper body and they’re absolutely free. No equipment is required to perform a push up. Be sure to keep your back straight. If you’re having trouble keeping your back straight, drop your knees to the ground and perform modified pushups. Once you get stronger, move up to standard pushups.

All of these moves are great chest exercises to do in any of your upper body workouts. It’s important to remember that if you’re looking to lose weight and/or get into shape, you need to work all of your major muscle groups for the best results.

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