Lower chest workout

[Jariel]

My chest workout consists of flat and incline bench presses and db flyes, which has given me great results except that I've started to notice that the lower part of my chest appears to be looking underdeveloped compared to the rest.

Can anyone suggest some exercises that specifically target the lower part of the chest?

Unfortunately, I only have access to basic equipment and no machines or cables, but I've started adding pushups and dips to my routine - are these effective?

 

[gav]

decline bench press

you could also try, during normal bench presses, to position the bar over your lower chest and then push up from there

 

[TheRelic]

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What he said. Forget push ups - they are a strength exercise. And to the best of my knowledge (from a practical standpoint) I believe bar dips target the upper chest. So go the decline!

 

[Alpine]

In some ways you are lucky, most people have trouble with their upper chest.

I'd stick with flat benches, just go for 6-8reps.

I also think weighted dips work the lower pec well, but that's just me.

 

[dockta]

Agreed with above..... weighted dips.. but lean your body forward.. approx 30degreess.... this will help eliminate using your triceps.

Good luck.

 

[DJBen]

When you get older, the lower chest sorta just dies and gives you ***** tits

30 degree dips are excellent.

 

[Jariel]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll get to work.

DJBen - I'm not that old yet!!!

 

[Alpine]

DJ,

Yes but only if you've had a baby

 

[DJBen]

I know, I'm just warning you of the possibilities.. nothing wrong with tits, it's something to play with when the days are long