For this exercise you will need access to parallel bars. To get yourself into the starting position, hold your body at arms length (arms locked) above the bars. While breathing in, lower yourself slowly with your torso leaning forward around 30 degrees or so and…
Decline Push up
Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about 36 inches apart while holding your torso up at arms length. Move your feet up to a box or bench. This will be your starting position. Next, lower yourself downward until your chest almost…
Decline Barbell Bench Press
Secure your legs at the end of the decline bench and slowly lay down on the bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that creates a 90-degree angle in the middle of the movement between the forearms and the upper arms), lift the bar…
Close Hand Push up
Get in the push-up position on your toes with your hands directly under your shoulders. Your body should be as straight as possible, maintaining the neutral alignment of your head. This is your start position. Allow your elbows to break as you lower your body…
Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
Get on your hands and knees next to an exercise ball. Place your elbows on top of the ball, keeping your arm out to your side. This will be your starting position. Lower your torso towards the floor, keeping your elbow on top of the…
Cable Chest Press (Sitting on machine)
Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated, grasping the handles. Your upper arms should be about 45 degrees to the body, with your head and chest up. The elbows should be bent to about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position….
Bosu Ball Push Up
Assume a prone position with your body straight supporting your upper body with a wide grip on the flat side of the Bosu ball. This will be your starting position. Initiate the movement by flexing the elbows lowering your torso. Do not allow your hips…
Barbell Pullover
Lie on a flat bench with a barbell using a shoulder grip width. Hold the bar straight over your chest with a bend in your arms. This will be your starting position. While keeping your arms in the bent arm position, lower the weight slowly…
Barbell Incline Bench Press (Standard Grip)
Load the bar to an appropriate weight for your training. Lay on the bench with your feet flat on the ground, driving through to your hips. Your back should be arched, and your shoulder blades retracted. Take a medium, pronated grip covering the rings on…
Barbell Bench Press (Wide Grip)
Load the bar to an appropriate weight for your training. Lay on the bench with your feet flat on the ground, driving through your hips. Your back should be arched, and your shoulder blades retracted. Take a wide, pronated grip outside of the rings on…