Muscles / Chest
Chest
The chest complex centers on the pectoralis major, with support from pectoralis minor and serratus anterior during pressing and scapular motion.
Anatomy on this page
Pectoralis major (clavicular)
Upper fibers; emphasized by incline presses.
Pectoralis major (sternocostal)
Mid/lower fibers; emphasized by flat and decline presses.
Pectoralis minor
Deep stabilizer under the major.
Serratus anterior
Scapular protraction and upward rotation.
Primary exercises
| Name | Equipment | Pattern | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbell Bench Press | Barbell | Horizontal Push | Beginner |
| Cable Crossover | Cable | Isolation | Intermediate |
| Chest Dip | Bodyweight | Vertical Push | Intermediate |
| Dumbbell Chest Fly | Dumbbell | Isolation | Beginner |
| Incline Dumbbell Press | Dumbbell | Horizontal Push | Intermediate |
| Push-Up | Bodyweight | Horizontal Push | Beginner |
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