Chest Primary Muscle Group for Exercise Demonstration

Primary Muscle: Chest

Equipment: No Equipment

Level: Intermediate

Purpose: To target the middle head of the pectoralis major muscle.

Execution: From a lying position facing the floor, place your hands at medium width (slightly wider than shoulder width). Keeping your body straight, press up until your arms are fully extended but not locked out. Shift your weight to your right arm and lift your left hand off the floor and touch tap the right shoulder. Once you have returns your left hand back onto the floor, repeat the same motion for the opposite side. Lower your body until your chest touches the floor before pressing up for another repetition.