"Chest Size"

irishteen · 07-27-2009, 06:50 AM

Im looking to try get my chest alot bigger size, I feel my chest is already quite developed but I just haven't seen an increase in size in quite some time. Should i start lifting heavier on my chest excercises? Or could anyone give me a link to some good chest excercises on youtube? Your help is much appriciated.
Cheers Guys

maokoto · 07-27-2009, 07:37 AM

Try the method of lifting heavy for a lot of low-rep sets. Something like 8 sets of 4 (8x4), 10 sets of 3 (10x3) or the like. It worked for me in the time.

**Built** · 07-27-2009, 10:35 AM

Also, try eating. Aren't you currently trying to cut that last bit from your abs? You aren't going to bring anything up while you try to drop bodyfat.

rahaas · 07-27-2009, 10:48 AM

As far as training I've heard pull overs are good too. Not entirely sure how true that is but I do them regularly.

T_man · 07-27-2009, 04:29 PM

I heard pullovers use your lats more than chest, and that they expand the ribcage. Who knows?

rahaas · 07-27-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by T_man

I heard pullovers use your lats more than chest, and that they expand the ribcage. Who knows?

That's what I've heard too but doesn't a good lat spread give the appearance of a bigger chest?

**Gazhole** · 07-27-2009, 04:43 PM

A lat spread is more impressive than a big chest anyways IMO.

But like Built said, if you're on a cut nothing is gonna get bigger, bro.

irishteen · 07-27-2009, 04:50 PM

Thanks guys for the help full advice. I about a week Im going back to my regular program but Im just wondering should I start lifting heavier on the excercises I am already doing or should I try a new approach? I am currently doing incline and flat dumbell flys and am also doing the standing cable crossover!! Is their any other excercises I am missing?

**Gazhole** · 07-27-2009, 04:53 PM

Maybe you're over-training your chest. If you're not eating to put on weight though - NOTHING will make it grow. This is the key point here.

irishteen · 07-27-2009, 04:57 PM

Ah ye mate I see your point now!!! Just looking for your advice I am currently 70kgs and am 16 do you think i should bulk or cut? I am asking for your advice because you seen to know your stuff.

**Gazhole** · 07-27-2009, 04:59 PM

Really depends on your goal. To you want to get bigger, or do you want to get the ripped/sixpack look? Which is the most important right now?

I can give you advice, but i can't choose your goals for you :P

irishteen · 07-27-2009, 05:06 PM

My goal is to get to weight where I can look big yet have those quality six packs abs (e.g. Arnold Schwarzenegger the way he looked back in his day!!)

m11 · 07-27-2009, 05:12 PM

You can either pick to bulk or cut...for all intents and purposes, you can't do both at the same time.

Look in the mirror. If you wan't to put on size...bulk up and then cut down to a BF% that you are satisfied with.

If you feel that you are big enough, start cutting.

It sounds like you should start a bulk.

**Gazhole** · 07-27-2009, 05:15 PM

If you want to get bigger, then you're going to need to bulk. Like m11 said - you can't bulk one area and cut another at the same time.

Generally, shoot for 10-15lbs heavier than your target "cut" weight, so once you cut the fat you'll be where you need to be.

irishteen · 07-27-2009, 05:15 PM

Ye I am starting to think the same. Anyone know where can get some information on how to bulk FAST??

**Gazhole** · 07-27-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by irishteen

Ye I am starting to think the same. Anyone know where can get some information on how to bulk FAST??

Eat lots of good food.

Train hard.

Despite what the magazines would have you believe, it really is that simple.

irishteen · 07-27-2009, 05:19 PM

:L:L OK cheers. Thanks mate for all the advice its much appriciated.

**Gazhole** · 07-27-2009, 05:22 PM

No worries.

Bulking is the simplest thing ever though really, its the cutting that takes some thought.

So long as you're not an idiot and equate lots of food to takeaways and junk you'll be okay.

Its a good idea to track your calories though, FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal is a good bet.

T_man · 07-27-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

No worries.

Bulking is the simplest thing ever though really, its the cutting that takes some thought.

So long as you're not an idiot and equate lots of food to takeaways and junk you'll be okay.

Its a good idea to track your calories though, FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal is a good bet.

Haha yea.

I have no scales at home so that just makes cutting 10x harder. Bulking is easy because at any sign of hunger I just stuff my face with some protein, veg and either fat or carbs until i'm full lol (not a good way but i have no way of measuring so i'm staying on the safe side - putting on weight).

I wanted to start a cut 2 months ago but I just can't get down to planning my meals. I'm tempted to almost work it off instead because I need to get into soccer season fitness but I don't want to burn what muscle I have.

irishteen · 07-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Ye t man i think i gonna try your program of just eating loads.

danzik17 · 07-28-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gazhole

A lat spread is more impressive than a big chest anyways IMO.

But like Built said, if you're on a cut nothing is gonna get bigger, bro.

+1 - I'd rather look like David Henry than Ronnie Coleman. CRAZY back.

HialeahChico305 · 07-29-2009, 03:21 AM

Just do a lot of pushupss and drink lots of beer, works for me.,,,,

irishteen · 07-29-2009, 05:24 AM

:L:L really? can anyone back up this statement is drinking beer a good idea? Also do you do just regular pushups or sum advanced type of pushupsYouTube - THE HIT-MAN VERY ADVANCED PUSH-UP ROUTINE AFTER THE WORK-OUT?

**Gazhole** · 07-29-2009, 06:04 AM

Though everybody should let their hair down and drink some beer every now and again - no, it won't build muscle. As well as that, pushups are all fine and good until you out-grow the resistance that your own bodyweight will provide.

rahaas · 07-29-2009, 06:17 AM

IMO pushups are one of those "pump" exercises unless you are a beginner.

**Gazhole** · 07-29-2009, 07:37 AM

They're fun to post-exhaust with because they're low intensity, and explosive pushups are great if you're going for power, but you really do outgrow them fast.

I don't wanna be doing 50+ reps for multiple sets, i have other things to do with my day :P

HialeahChico305 · 07-29-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishteen

:L:L really? can anyone back up this statement is drinking beer a good idea? Also do you do just regular pushups or sum advanced type of pushupsYouTube - THE HIT-MAN VERY ADVANCED PUSH-UP ROUTINE AFTER THE WORK-OUT?

Sorry I was drunk when I posted that, stay away from liquor if you plan to gain muscle. Beer will kill your gains if you drink excessively. Push ups are great when your sober, but perfect form with dumbells is what gives you size.

irishteen · 07-29-2009, 04:20 PM

Dumbell flys? Or what about using the cable? Which one is better for feeling the pump?

**Gazhole** · 07-29-2009, 04:57 PM

The pump doesn't really have much bearing on whether or not you had a good workout. It's just blood moving to the area. You could do hundreds of reps with just the bar and get a pump, but i doubt you'd call it a good workout.

I think he means dumbell bench press, but he's right in that perfect form is the way to improve - that applies to everything.

irishteen · 08-01-2009, 05:38 AM

What about cable crossovers?

07-27-2009, 06:50 AM	#1
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	"Chest Size" Im looking to try get my chest alot bigger size, I feel my chest is already quite developed but I just haven't seen an increase in size in quite some time. Should i start lifting heavier on my chest excercises? Or could anyone give me a link to some good chest excercises on youtube? Your help is much appriciated. Cheers Guys

07-27-2009, 07:37 AM	#2
maokoto Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spain Posts: 13	Try the method of lifting heavy for a lot of low-rep sets. Something like 8 sets of 4 (8x4), 10 sets of 3 (10x3) or the like. It worked for me in the time. My blog: Stronger than Iron Bodybuilding blog

07-27-2009, 10:35 AM	#3
Built Bioidentical Bodybuilder Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: . Posts: 6,115	Also, try eating. Aren't you currently trying to cut that last bit from your abs? You aren't going to bring anything up while you try to drop bodyfat. Wondering where to start? Confused? This will get you started. Daredevils are Shredded Find out why... (Now you can find out why... in Hebrew!) UD2.Built - My UD2.0 setup.

07-27-2009, 10:48 AM	#4
rahaas Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 880 Photos: 1	As far as training I've heard pull overs are good too. Not entirely sure how true that is but I do them regularly. *No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.*

07-27-2009, 04:29 PM	#5
T_man Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Leeds, England Posts: 1,247 Photos: 1	I heard pullovers use your lats more than chest, and that they expand the ribcage. Who knows? Cheat on your girlfriend, not on your meal.

07-27-2009, 04:43 PM	#7
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	A lat spread is more impressive than a big chest anyways IMO. But like Built said, if you're on a cut nothing is gonna get bigger, bro. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-27-2009, 04:50 PM	#8
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	Thanks guys for the help full advice. I about a week Im going back to my regular program but Im just wondering should I start lifting heavier on the excercises I am already doing or should I try a new approach? I am currently doing incline and flat dumbell flys and am also doing the standing cable crossover!! Is their any other excercises I am missing? "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-27-2009, 04:53 PM	#9
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	Maybe you're over-training your chest. If you're not eating to put on weight though - NOTHING will make it grow. This is the key point here. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-27-2009, 04:57 PM	#10
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	Ah ye mate I see your point now!!! Just looking for your advice I am currently 70kgs and am 16 do you think i should bulk or cut? I am asking for your advice because you seen to know your stuff. "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-27-2009, 04:59 PM	#11
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	Really depends on your goal. To you want to get bigger, or do you want to get the ripped/sixpack look? Which is the most important right now? I can give you advice, but i can't choose your goals for you :P http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-27-2009, 05:06 PM	#12
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	My goal is to get to weight where I can look big yet have those quality six packs abs (e.g. Arnold Schwarzenegger the way he looked back in his day!!) "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-27-2009, 05:12 PM	#13
m11 www.liftstrong.com Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 857	You can either pick to bulk or cut...for all intents and purposes, you can't do both at the same time. Look in the mirror. If you wan't to put on size...bulk up and then cut down to a BF% that you are satisfied with. If you feel that you are big enough, start cutting. It sounds like you should start a bulk. Getting Started by Built LG Sciences Board Representative These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

07-27-2009, 05:15 PM	#14
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	If you want to get bigger, then you're going to need to bulk. Like m11 said - you can't bulk one area and cut another at the same time. Generally, shoot for 10-15lbs heavier than your target "cut" weight, so once you cut the fat you'll be where you need to be. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-27-2009, 05:19 PM	#17
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	:L:L OK cheers. Thanks mate for all the advice its much appriciated. "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-27-2009, 05:22 PM	#18
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	No worries. Bulking is the simplest thing ever though really, its the cutting that takes some thought. So long as you're not an idiot and equate lots of food to takeaways and junk you'll be okay. Its a good idea to track your calories though, FitDay - Free Weight Loss and Diet Journal is a good bet. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-28-2009, 10:51 AM	#20
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	Ye t man i think i gonna try your program of just eating loads. "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-29-2009, 05:24 AM	#23
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	:L:L really? can anyone back up this statement is drinking beer a good idea? Also do you do just regular pushups or sum advanced type of pushupsYouTube - THE HIT-MAN VERY ADVANCED PUSH-UP ROUTINE AFTER THE WORK-OUT? "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-29-2009, 06:04 AM	#24
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	Though everybody should let their hair down and drink some beer every now and again - no, it won't build muscle. As well as that, pushups are all fine and good until you out-grow the resistance that your own bodyweight will provide. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-29-2009, 06:17 AM	#25
rahaas Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 880 Photos: 1	IMO pushups are one of those "pump" exercises unless you are a beginner. *No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced.*

07-29-2009, 07:37 AM	#26
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	They're fun to post-exhaust with because they're low intensity, and explosive pushups are great if you're going for power, but you really do outgrow them fast. I don't wanna be doing 50+ reps for multiple sets, i have other things to do with my day :P http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

07-29-2009, 04:20 PM	#28
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	Dumbell flys? Or what about using the cable? Which one is better for feeling the pump? "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

07-29-2009, 04:57 PM	#29
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 7,999 Photos: 19	The pump doesn't really have much bearing on whether or not you had a good workout. It's just blood moving to the area. You could do hundreds of reps with just the bar and get a pump, but i doubt you'd call it a good workout. I think he means dumbell bench press, but he's right in that perfect form is the way to improve - that applies to everything. http://sdatrainingprograms.blogspot.com - Updated 13/11/09 ***READ THIS FOR TRAINING INFO:*** http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/training/99879-articles-ironmagazineforums-members.html If you want to win the fight, say "I BELIEVE".

08-01-2009, 05:38 AM	#30
irishteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 94 Photos: 2	What about cable crossovers? "Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be succesful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach."

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