Mar 01 2010
Tips On Getting A Ripped Chest
One of the most common questions to get asked on the gym is how to get a ripped chest. Large rippling chest muscles look sexy and are one of the first things that other people notice when you take your top off down at the pool or beach. Great pec muscles also add shape to your body when wearing a shirt or T shirt.
The general shape of the muscle is generally defined by the large pectoralis major muscle that lies on the chest. Underneath this muscle, however, there is a smaller muscle, the pectoralis minor which lies directly against the chest wall.
Exercises that focus on these two muscles are what need to be performed in order to build them up. You may be surprised to learn that exercising other large muscle groups in the body such as the quadriceps, the large muscle at the front of the thigh can help build the chest. That is because exercising these big groups stimulate growth hormone production which stimulates overall muscle growth.
The bench press is one of the most popular exercises for the chest. It has to be performed correctly and slowly to reap its full benefits. Lying on a bench, on your back, hold a barbell above you at arms length. Then slowly lower the barbell down until it just touches the chest at which point start to push it back up until your arms are straight again. Do this slowly, with no jerky movements or arched back.
In order to see those beautifully sculpted chest muscles we need to get rid of that layer of fat that lies over the chest. This achieved by dieting to reduce the calorie intake and aerobic exercise to burn excess calories. It can be difficult because if you go overboard you will send your body into a catabolic state which will lead to the net result of breaking down that precious, hard earned muscle.
The best way to do this is to keep up a good level of protein intake and to start doing some cardio routines as part of your workout program. Failure to do this will end up in you gaining not only muscle but also fat which will make you look big, bloated and ill defined.
How long it takes to achieve your goal, like anything else, will depend on how much work you are willing to put in. Consistency is the key – keeping up with the workout program, and controlling your diet. It is better to make small gains more regularly. that way you will stay more motivated and your gains will be longer lasting. It is possible to achieve your look in as little as eleven weeks.
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