CHEST ARTICLES
- DR. JOEL SEEDMAN -
When it comes to utilizing functional presses for athletes and bodybuilders, sometimes we need to look past the traditional barbell and dumbbell chest press. Here are 25 of the best functional presses for athletic performance that also build functional strength & size.
Bodyweight exercises are some of the most natural feeling movements we can perform. Here’s how to apply eccentric overload to your favorite bodyweight movements such as pushups, dips, pullups, & rows, to maximize strength, size, & performance.
Offset loading training is one of my favorite strength training techniques not only for eliminating imbalances, asymmetries, and muscle dysfunction, but also for building ridiculous levels of functional strength, hypertrophy, motor control, and core stability. Read more here.
Excessive low back/lumbar arch on bench press movements is a common mistake even amongst advanced lifters. Not only does it set the individual up for potential injuries but also minimizes the effectiveness of the chest press itself. Let’s fix it!
The research is clear on what it takes to build muscle mass, improve functional strength, prevent injuries, and preserve joint health - simply, emphasize a movement’s eccentric phase. Here's how to apply it to the landmine apparatus for optimal results.
The box bench press is not only one of the safest chest pressing exercises there is but it’s also one of the most effective variations for improving your bench press strength and functional hypertrophy in the upper body. Here’s why.
Ninja Training | Hand Clap Pushup to 1-Arm Plank
Besides looking like a ninja, this unique variation of the hand-clap pushup builds a massive chest, powerful pressing mechanics, and unparalleled core stability. The question is do you have what it takes to perform it. (Read More →)
Crush Your Chest with the Sandwich Squeeze Press
Want to recruit as many chest fibers as possible? Of course you do! Add this to your next chest workout and see why it’s quickly becoming one of the most popular pressing movements amongst bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts alike. (Read More →)
6 Push-Up Variations You've Never Tried
These six push-up variations do it all. They can build your chest, strengthen your core, and even boost your bench press. Check 'em out. (Read More →)
Tip: The Worst Way to Do Push-Ups
The way most people perform push-ups leads to acute and chronic injury to the joints and tissues. Here's how to fix it. (Read More →)
Tip: The Truth About Push-up Handles
Are these gadgets helping you or hurting you? Here's what you probably don't know. (Read More →)
Pushups: You're Doing Them Wrong
A lot of people can't do one proper push-up, and you may be one of them. Dr. Seedman outlines the most common problems and how to fix 'em. (Read More →)
Test Your Bench Press Technique
Is your bench press technique setting you up for injury? Here's a quick test that will help ensure you're maximizing your pressing technique for building size, strength, and muscle function, as well as minimizing risk of injury. (Read More →)
Increase Your Bench Press and Squat with PREP Training
To overcome drawbacks with standard eccentric training, Dr. Seedman created Power Rack Eccentric Potentiation training (PREP), which stimulates incredible strength and hypertrophy gains in a safe manner. (Read More →)
The Truth About Dips and How to Perform Them
Since most athletes and trainees butcher dips, Dr. Seedman analyzes how to perform dips so they are healthy on the joints and produce incredible strength, size, and muscularity throughout the entire upper body. (Read More →)
When it comes to building massive pectorals it’s tough to beat the basics such as barbell presses, dumbbell presses, weighted pushups, dips and chest flyes. Unfortunately none of these variations fully maximize the functions of the pectoral muscle fibers.