Monday, August 20, 2007

Exercises For Firming Chest

Exercises For Firming Chest
In the contemporary times, people are becoming very conscious about looking good and in fact each one of us crave for a body that attracts attention. Some people are blessed with beautiful bodies, but for those who have some physical flaws, there arises a need to work on their figure problems, so as to get in shape. For people who crave for lean upper body, there are some wonderful stretching exercises for chest that not only help in toning, but also work a great deal in making the upper body appear thinner. Here are some exercises for firming chest:
Push-ups: push-ups are one of the most effective chest strengthening exercises that fall into the category of anaerobic exercise workout. The best part about push-ups is that you can do them at home and also it doesn't demand the need to buy any special equipment for performing the workout. Lie face down on the floor. Keep both your palms on the ground, next to your shoulders. Lift your body, i.e. your shoulder, your chest, your torso and hips 3-4 inches above ground level in a straight line. Your wrist should form 90 degrees on the ground. Now, with the help of your hands, bend your elbows and straighten them. Keep repeating this 5-6 times. Make sure your body (i.e. your shoulder, your chest, your torso and hips) remain straight. Firming Chest
Bench press: lie down on the bench, keeping your back straight. Now lift

weights straight up and hold for a few seconds. Now bring the weights down.
Decline dumbbell press: in dumbbell press, you have to lie down on the bench, resting your upper body on the bottom of the bench slope. Now lift dumbbells and hold for a few seconds, before bringing them down.

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