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

NameEquipmentPatternDifficulty
Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal PushBeginner
Cable CrossoverCableIsolationIntermediate
Chest DipBodyweightVertical PushIntermediate
Dumbbell Chest FlyDumbbellIsolationBeginner
Incline Dumbbell PressDumbbellHorizontal PushIntermediate
Push-UpBodyweightHorizontal PushBeginner

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