Getbig.com: American Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure

Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 03:26:04 PM

Title: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 03:26:04 PM
Guys, what is a way to seriously bring up a genetically weak chest? After my gyno surgery, its pretty evident how horrible my chest shape is

Here are some stats of mine;
-chest is scott stiener like so uppr and lower fullness on the sides by arm pit, but middle up and down is so weak.
-no upper chest
-chest is always sore after training it (good or bad?)
-train it about once a week
-on TRT
-rarely blast higher with doses of my trt rx
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Hypertrophy on November 10, 2015, 03:53:21 PM
Guys, what is a way to seriously bring up a genetically weak chest? After my gyno surgery, its pretty evident how horrible my chest shape is

Here are some stats of mine;
-chest is scott stiener like so uppr and lower fullness on the sides by arm pit, but middle up and down is so weak.
-no upper chest
-chest is always sore after training it (good or bad?)
-train it about once a week
-on TRT
-rarely blast higher with doses of my trt rx


Incline flyes for upper, cables for lower. Moderate weight, 8-12 reps
All the bench presses in the world did little for me but as soon as I went to these isolation movements my chest grew.
Just my 2cents
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 04:05:49 PM
Incline flyes for upper, cables for lower. Moderate weight, 8-12 reps
All the bench presses in the world did little for me but as soon as I went to these isolation movements my chest grew.
Just my 2cents

Ive been doing flys for years though.

Maybe i need to just suck it up and do a very upper body focused split
Mon: chest, arms
Weds: delts, light chest
Fri: chest, delts
Sat: back, some light arms

I dont care about legs. They will look good with cardio and i dont ever care to don a thong
I thhink i really need to just activate the muscles more often and focus on getting the upper body i feel like i should have
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: robcguns on November 10, 2015, 04:29:11 PM
Only thing that ever helped me was narrow bench elbows out and dips narrow elbows out.that only helped so much,genetically u either got inner chest or u dont.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 04:38:24 PM
Only thing that ever helped me was narrow bench elbows out and dips narrow elbows out.that only helped so much,genetically u either got inner chest or u dont.

Weighted dips?

Also, dont u think training chest more often might help alot?
If im eating a bit over maintenence that should be ok
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 10, 2015, 04:42:53 PM
Fuck this naive shit, there are no secret movements. Just train hard and safe at the same time, eat well and take enough time to recover.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 04:48:20 PM
Fuck this naive shit, there are no secret movements. Just train hard and safe at the same time, eat well and take enough time to recover.

Right thats why im focusing on volume and working out the weak parts 3x a week
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: _aj_ on November 10, 2015, 04:53:54 PM
"Row" the bar to your chest whilst trying to "rip the bar in half".
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Donny on November 10, 2015, 04:54:51 PM
Fuck this naive shit, there are no secret movements. Just train hard and safe at the same time, eat well and take enough time to recover.
and swallow semen ?  :-X
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 10, 2015, 04:56:09 PM
Right thats why im focusing on volume and working out the weak parts 3x a week

Try some variations to find out what feels good to you, and this is very personal. For example, I really believe in decline DB presses myself, but I also know people who feel nothing.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: robcguns on November 10, 2015, 05:04:57 PM
Weighted dips?

Also, dont u think training chest more often might help alot?
If im eating a bit over maintenence that should be ok

Yeah it wont hurt to do chest a few times a week for a while.Yes weighted dips if you can do refular ones correctly.ive trained chest 3 times a week for months.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: SquatsRule on November 10, 2015, 05:35:03 PM
You say you train once a week. How many days are you sore afterwards? Maybe consider training twice a week?
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: calfzilla on November 10, 2015, 05:40:49 PM
"Row" the bar to your chest whilst trying to "rip the bar in half".

LOL!  ;D
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Donny on November 10, 2015, 05:42:45 PM
A good frequency is every 5 days. If you train with volume and remember the fact there is over lap then it is more than enough. You have to remember that your soft structures ligaments and tendons are worked too. They do not recover so fast...bear that in mind regarding injuries
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 06:35:12 PM
You say you train once a week. How many days are you sore afterwards? Maybe consider training twice a week?

2-3 days after . Not debilitating just sore. Compared to biceps or delts, those parts never get sore
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 10, 2015, 07:15:24 PM
A good frequency is every 5 days. If you train with volume and remember the fact there is over lap then it is more than enough. You have to remember that your soft structures ligaments and tendons are worked too. They do not recover so fast...bear that in mind regarding injuries

I think i will not take this advice, and will train chest 3 times per week, a couple exercises each day, nothin craY
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Hulkotron on November 10, 2015, 07:23:09 PM
"Row" the bar to your chest whilst trying to "rip the bar in half".

yes
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Donny on November 10, 2015, 07:39:03 PM
I think i will not take this advice, and will train chest 3 times per week, a couple exercises each day, nothin craY
::) you do that troll
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Grape Ape on November 10, 2015, 08:01:12 PM

I thhink i really need to just activate the muscles more often and focus on getting the upper body i feel like i should have

I think you should take up golf or something.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thespritz0 on November 10, 2015, 09:12:11 PM
Incline flyes for upper, cables for lower. Moderate weight, 8-12 reps
All the bench presses in the world did little for me but as soon as I went to these isolation movements my chest grew.
Just my 2cents
^^
100% worked for me too!!!
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Henda on November 10, 2015, 09:16:17 PM
If the weakness only became apparent after gyno surgery go back to the docs and get the gyno put back in
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Core on November 10, 2015, 09:37:11 PM
imo best way to bring up a weak point is to hit it twice a week for a while. obviously dont go as hard for each workout.. but being on a little assistance helps with the recovery. al,so note being on gear even a little means training more for a massive pump is much more effective than traditional 8-12 rep sets.

 my advice is hit is twice a week, pump it to the moon and back and practice flexing it with that pump you get. mind muscle connection helps a lot with chest. also dont expect massive results immediately. keep consistent with your approach and it will grow over time. and if nothing else works just accept the facts youre presented with and dont stress it you still probably have a better chest than most ;)

do something like

flat dumbbell bench work up to heavy set of 8 reps then drop weight by 30 percent and go for as many reps as possible dont even count. counting reps is pointless for muscle growth. use reps as a means to measure strength progress only.

then hit some hammer strength inclines just shit tons of reps and sets get your chest stupid pumped to the max.

then finish with dips to stretch the hell out of it do 2 or 3 sets and rep to failure nice and slow and deep (no homo).

between sets flex it by crossing your upper arms in front of you so the muscle is contracted and squeezing hard. really helps this one i found..
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 10, 2015, 11:10:42 PM
::) you do that troll

Maybe you should bitch & complain to the mods because he isn't following your advice
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: disco_stu on November 11, 2015, 12:05:52 AM
Fuck this naive shit, there are no secret movements. Just train hard and safe at the same time, eat well and take enough time to recover.
\
^this..

but seriously, if u have good delts, then this is common. flying movements is one way to combat it, but you cant change genetics.

Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Yamcha on November 11, 2015, 02:41:34 AM
High Rep Hex Press as a finisher, along with push ups with hands elevated for larger ROM.

Up the dose
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: falco on November 11, 2015, 02:50:45 AM
A friend of mine was all triceps and delts. You could almost see his ribs behind his thin chest muscles.
By making minor changes on how he trained, grip/hand placement..., and focusing on feeling the workout in his pecs and not just bouncing the weights with his arms or delts, he brought it up.
It's far from being a strong point now, but it's a lot better.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Donny on November 11, 2015, 02:52:05 AM
Maybe you should bitch & complain to the mods because he isn't following your advice

not everyone wants to live in a one bedroom flat like you :D
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: falco on November 11, 2015, 02:52:25 AM
(http://images.tvfanatic.com/iu/s--Bw6Uj1sh--/t_full_episode_show/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_75/v1434889550/pec-problems-botched.png)
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: SuperTed on November 11, 2015, 03:25:14 AM
Get some pec implants like that Russian homo.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Hulkotron on November 11, 2015, 06:02:07 AM
lol @ all the posts suggesting rep schemes, technique adjustments, and particular exercises
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: wes on November 11, 2015, 08:26:50 AM
Try some drop-sets,pre-exhaust super-sets,and Smith Inclines using 1 +1/2 reps = 1 rep.


All good intensity techniques.

Use moderate weight in textbook form with minimal rest time between sets.


10-12 reps is nice for pecs IMO.

If you`ve been doing the same things for years,your body has adapted to your workload........shake things up.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: NelsonMuntz on November 11, 2015, 09:14:31 AM
1-Adjustable bench(incline to decline) like the ones usually found in front of the dumbell rack, set at high incline(60 degrees)

2-warmed up, take dumbells you could do 20 strict yet moderate easy flyes with in that position

3- do 10 strict reps 60 degree incline dumbell flyes, pause at bottom, contract at top of movement, then rep out 10 strict reps with the same dumbell presses facing each other as a superset,  pause at bottom, contract at top of movement,

4-rest about 30 seconds, about enough time to lower the bench to a 35-45 angle

5-do 10 strict reps 35-45 degree incline dumbell flyes, pause at bottom, contract at top of movement, then rep out 10 strict reps with the same dumbell presses facing each as a superset,  pause at bottom, contract at top of movement,

6-rest about 45 seconds, about enough time to lower the bench to a flat position take a few breaths and get back into position

7-do 10 strict reps flat dumbell flyes, pause at bottom, contract at top of movement, then rep out 10 strict reps with the same dumbell presses facing each as a superset,  pause at bottom, contract at top of movement,

8-rest about 60 seconds, about enough time to lower the bench to a decline position take a few breaths and get back into position

9-do 10 strict reps decline dumbell flyes, pause at bottom, contract at top of movement, then rep out 10 strict reps with the same dumbell presses facing each as a superset,  pause at bottom, contract at top of movement,

synopsis
superset#1-high incline flyes with high incline dumbell press 1x10 each
30 seconds rest
superset#2- regular incline flyes with incline dumbell press 1x10 each
45 seconds rest
superset#3- Flat flyes with flat dumbell press 1x10 each
60 seconds rest
superset#4-decline flyes with decline dumbell press 1x10 each

put the dumbells away without making a buttload of noise like other idiots do, then wipe off the bench and let someone else with better pecs have it










Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thespritz0 on November 11, 2015, 11:36:08 AM
I gotta add something to using incline flyes/bench for upper chest & and cables for lower pecs...
ADD in a set of incline push-ups in between EVERY weight movement and your pump will be maddening!!!
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Grape Ape on November 11, 2015, 11:37:19 AM
lol @ all the posts suggesting rep schemes, technique adjustments, and particular exercises

x2.......he needs to go back an pick new parents.....
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: njflex on November 11, 2015, 12:13:05 PM
I gotta add something to using incline flyes/bench for upper chest & and cables for lower pecs...
ADD in a set of incline push-ups in between EVERY weight movement and your pump will be maddening!!!

I DO THESE ...
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Nether Animal on November 11, 2015, 12:26:19 PM
I DO THESE ...

Those kill my shoulders for some reason. Can do inclines with DBs but on a flat surface something just doesn't work right.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: njflex on November 11, 2015, 12:59:45 PM
Those kill my shoulders for some reason. Can do inclines with DBs but on a flat surface something just doesn't work right.
FRONT DELT AREA TAKES A BEATING AT CERTAIN POINTS ON CHEST WORK...
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 11, 2015, 03:29:54 PM
x2.......he needs to go back an pick new parents.....
:'(

My dad has an sxcellent chest. Super gyno free and rounded. He doesnt even lift anymore and its still good.
Not sure why my chest looked like a teen girl at 14.

Im doin chest every day i am in the gym , fuck it. Ill take before and afters too. Johnny jackson grew his lats from daily shrugs as a kid
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Grape Ape on November 11, 2015, 04:01:19 PM
:'(

My dad has an sxcellent chest. Super gyno free and rounded. He doesnt even lift anymore and its still good.
Not sure why my chest looked like a teen girl at 14.

Im doin chest every day i am in the gym , fuck it. Ill take before and afters too. Johnny jackson grew his lats from daily shrugs as a kid

Won't change.  You have shitty BB genetics.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 11, 2015, 05:45:42 PM
Won't change.  You have shitty BB genetics.

Yep sure do. Hence why i am trying to make small improvements
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Grape Ape on November 11, 2015, 07:45:19 PM
Yep sure do. Hence why i am trying to make small improvements

Train for strength and conditioning instead.

I have shitty BB genetics too.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Thong Maniac on November 11, 2015, 07:54:02 PM
Train for strength and conditioning instead.

I have shitty BB genetics too.

What changes in your training then? Less food, more cardio?
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Jayel on November 12, 2015, 01:53:15 AM
Any of athlean x's videos... https://m.youtube.com/results?q=athlean%20x%20chest&sm=1
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: pellius on November 12, 2015, 01:57:06 AM
Fuck this naive shit, there are no secret movements. Just train hard and safe at the same time, eat well and take enough time to recover.

Exactly. It cracks me up when this question comes and the slew of exercises starts coming up. Like this guy hasn't tried every possible movement and rep scheme.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: bigmc on November 12, 2015, 02:08:52 AM
A good frequency is every 5 days. If you train with volume and remember the fact there is over lap then it is more than enough. You have to remember that your soft structures ligaments and tendons are worked too. They do not recover so fast...bear that in mind regarding injuries

 ::)
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Donny on November 12, 2015, 02:33:05 AM
::)
Guess you bench your 500lbs 3x a week  :D
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 12, 2015, 02:43:29 AM
Guess you bench your 500lbs 3x a week  :D

Guess you served in the Army ::)
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Donny on November 12, 2015, 03:04:00 AM
Guess you served in the Army ::)
Yes
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Set It Up on November 12, 2015, 03:08:28 AM
Yes
::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: bigmc on November 12, 2015, 03:19:30 AM
Yes


proof?
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: DroppingPlates on November 12, 2015, 03:20:00 AM
Yes

Take a good look in the mirror, your lying pos
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: heenok on November 12, 2015, 04:08:50 AM
I have a weak flat chest due to my delts overpowering it.
What has helped recently is decline bench press. Feels awkward at first but within a few session saw the lower part of my chest growing and effectively making my chest look bigger.

A lot of people dont need the decline bench but i think if you are front delt dominant its the best exercise you can do for chest.

The upper part is is no secret, hard to develop for sure especialy if natty. One thing that I like is incline dumbell presses superset with incline flies.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Grape Ape on November 12, 2015, 05:28:48 AM
What changes in your training then? Less food, more cardio?

Less food?  No, I just eat normally and a bit extra if I'm hungry.  If my workout frequency increases, I eat more.

As for "cardio", most workouts are a blend of weights,  rucking, running, military type stuff, etc...sometimes all interwoven. 

If you do 45 sets in a workout of 1 minute each, with only 15 seconds rest in between, you're getting cardio benefits.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: pellius on November 12, 2015, 05:48:30 AM
"Row" the bar to your chest whilst trying to "rip the bar in half".

"Lower the bar like you are compressing a spring and then explode up."

-- Dorian Yates, Blood and Guts
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: milone79 on November 12, 2015, 05:49:56 AM
"Lower the bar like you are compressing a spring and then explode up."

-- Dorian Yates, Blood and Guts

Bill Kazmier said the exact same thing....
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: pellius on November 12, 2015, 06:07:17 AM
Bill Kazmier said the exact same thing....

Just to clarify, when he says "explode up" it's not like the bar is flying up rapidly. In fact, it is still going up in a relatively slow and deliberate manner, but that's because the resistance is heavy enough
to substantially slow down the concentric phase. If you are able to punch the bar up in just one second then the weight is way too light.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: ritch on November 12, 2015, 06:09:30 AM
Less food?  No, I just eat normally and a bit extra if I'm hungry.  If my workout frequency increases, I eat more.

As for "cardio", most workouts are a blend of weights,  rucking, running, military type stuff, etc...sometimes all interwoven. 

If you do 45 sets in a workout of 1 minute each, with only 15 seconds rest in between, you're getting cardio benefits.

must not handle much weight with 15 second rests... So you get what? 10 reps the first set, then 2 the next?
Dosen't make sense...
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: pellius on November 12, 2015, 06:19:09 AM
must not handle much weight with 15 second rests... So you get what? 10 reps the first set, then 2 the next?
Dosen't make sense...

All Muscle Milk and Doggcrap Rest Pause training.
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: ritch on November 12, 2015, 06:20:47 AM
All Muscle Milk and Doggcrap Rest Pause training.

MUSCLE MILK!!!
Title: Re: Chest needs help
Post by: Grape Ape on November 12, 2015, 06:33:08 AM
must not handle much weight with 15 second rests... So you get what? 10 reps the first set, then 2 the next?
Dosen't make sense...

You're thinking about it in bodybuilding terms.

One minute could be 30-40 reps of DB chest press
One minute could be a plank
One minute could be a farmers carry, bear crawl, sprint, pullups/burpee combo......

But I also do regular cadences of sets and reps on squat / DL / Bench ,etc....

But as for the weight, if you have muscle, you won't lose it.  SC who used to post here, switched to these style workouts and goes up to maybe 35lb DBs max.  Hasn't lost an ounce of muscle and has a better build than 98% of the people  here.   I haven't lost anything either, just flub.