Chest: What lifts are a must in every workout?

[firefighter337]

Every single workout, what is the must for an awesome built chest?

Better yet, Post your normal routine for chest.

 

[get456]

bench.....

i think that'll do for the most part

 

[BassMaster]

For me its all about the fly

 

[needtogetaas]

dips real low like.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Bench.

 

[johnnyboy3689282]

i would suggest doing your normal tricep routine before hand. If you do that, then work your chest, you will totally feel a completely different burn. you shouldnt be able to do as much weight but the results are really good, and the burn on doing 6 reos in a set is amazing. I would also suggest dumbbells, build your stabilizer so that way you can keep heavier weight sturdy.
John Dougherty

 

[firefighter337]

I normally use dumbells. I like the ability to have complete control of the dumbell throughout the entire range of motion.

My max straight bar bench is 315x5 reps now. I use 135 lb dumbells for sets of 8-10 reps. Its the heaviest my gym has to offer I'll make a suggestion to the staff, see if we can get some heavier ones. I know they are going to get brand new free weights within the next month. I know im not the only one in the gym that can use 135+.

 

[robertoblanco]

right now im doing: incline db press, dips, flat db press, and push ups

 

[gettnlarge01]

Flat bench,incline bench and flies all done with dumbbells

 

[wrknonit]

Inclines seem to build more muscle for me than flat bench... but flat bench helps my ego. I tend to switch around pretty often. Don't forget dips (take 'em low).