If You Could Do Just ONE Chest Exercise?

MJH · 04-05-2006, 08:45 AM

Which would it be and why? Vote!

MyK · 04-05-2006, 09:06 AM

I'd alternate!

aceshigh · 04-05-2006, 09:57 AM

behind the neck shoulder press

KEFE · 04-05-2006, 10:01 AM

bench press son

DiGiTaL · 04-05-2006, 10:25 AM

bench presses

Seanp156 · 04-05-2006, 10:27 AM

I was hoping to see deadlifts on the list.... Since it's not, either flat BB, or incline BB press.

mike456 · 04-05-2006, 10:36 AM

of course bench press

MACCA · 04-05-2006, 12:09 PM

Flat d/b for me.

**Gazhole** · 04-05-2006, 01:46 PM

DB Fly.

Ive always loved that exercise.

MJH · 04-05-2006, 01:56 PM

I voted for dips, but flat DB flyes is definitely up there.

mike456 · 04-05-2006, 02:43 PM

my vote was for flat bench press, but I think pec deck is better than db flyes, it has more resistance througout the ROM than the db flye, therefore activating more muscle fibers, therefore causing more hypertrophy, therefore getting more chicks

Steed77 · 04-05-2006, 05:33 PM

Flat D/B Presses...but I like Incline D/B Presses also.

Tough Old Man · 04-05-2006, 08:11 PM

There must be a lot of young people on this poll. I'm seeing flat bench. Trust me on this, flat bench will end up playing havioc on your rotators as the years go by.

Flat bench is just an ego thing. I'll vote for decline bench at 15% as it's a safer chest exercise for all around mass building and preventing injuries.

LexusGS · 04-05-2006, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tough Old Man

There must be a lot of young people on this poll. I'm seeing flat bench. Trust me on this, flat bench will end up playing havioc on your rotators as the years go by.

Flat bench is just an ego thing. I'll vote for decline bench at 15% as it's a safer chest exercise for all around mass building and preventing injuries.

I feel you bro, That's why I bench powerlifter style (elbows in), dont wonna fuck up the rotators.

MJH · 04-05-2006, 08:38 PM

I'm really surprised flat bench press got so many votes, too. Not because its not a decent movement but because IMO its not the best out there for to get your chest growing.

mike456 · 04-05-2006, 08:52 PM

there are others that are better for your chest, but I just love Flat Bench Press, and its a great compund, and I wouldnt want to lose it
but if your just saying exercise best for chest only, pec-deck flyes IMO

mike456 · 04-05-2006, 08:54 PM

surprisingly I dont have access to a pec dec(I lift at home) and I only did it acouple of times and I loved it!

Alaric · 04-05-2006, 09:22 PM

Incline Bench for me, I agree with Tough Old Man. Bench press is an ego exercise.

**CowPimp** · 04-05-2006, 11:03 PM

I said bench press. I like the movement a lot, whether it is just the conditioning of the lifting community or not. Some of it has to do with my interest in powerlifting, but also the fact that I never used to do anything for my chest except the bench press and it has always been a well-proportioned body part for me.

IRON MAN · 04-06-2006, 12:14 AM

15 degree Declines because they places less stress on the pec tendon.

fUnc17 · 04-06-2006, 12:26 AM

Incline benches for me, i like a challenge

devildog88 · 04-06-2006, 09:45 AM

Incline dumbell presses for me!

gopro · 04-06-2006, 01:22 PM

For me it would be either the incline smith press or flat smith press to upper pecs.

MJH · 04-06-2006, 07:20 PM

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flat smith press to upper pecs

Awesome movement, here.

MyK · 04-06-2006, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.J.H.

Awesome movement, here.

I love isolating my upper chest!

gopro · 04-07-2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.J.H.

Awesome movement, here.

Yeah, if your shoulders are flexible enough to handle this movement, it is just awesome! What a stretch!

MJH · 04-07-2006, 01:31 PM

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I love isolating my upper chest!

He's saying you take the bar in the Smith-machine to your upper chest, bro. Not isolating the upper chest.

gopro · 04-07-2006, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by M.J.H.

He's saying you take the bar in the Smith-machine to your upper chest, bro. Not isolating the upper chest.

Isolating no...emphasizing yes.

Action-Jackson · 04-08-2006, 02:10 AM

Flat DB Press.

MJH · 04-08-2006, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Isolating no...emphasizing yes.

View Poll Results: You have to pick just ONE!
Bench Presses	52	34.21%
Incline Bench Presses	19	12.50%
Decline Bench Presses	4	2.63%
Flat DB Presses	37	24.34%
Incline DB Presses	21	13.82%
Decline DB Presses	2	1.32%
Dips	6	3.95%
DB Flyes (flat/incline/decline)	7	4.61%
Pec-Deck Flyes	1	0.66%
Other (please list)	3	1.97%
Voters: 152. You may not vote on this poll

04-05-2006, 08:45 AM	#1
MJH Cutting Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 190 Photos: 2	If You Could Do Just ONE Chest Exercise? Which would it be and why? Vote! "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

04-05-2006, 10:01 AM	#4
KEFE *****Labs Elite Member** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: in the gym Posts: 2,297 Photos: 16	bench press son 15 years old Bench 220x2 Squat max 260-280 Can't deadlift right now because of back pain from accutane. 162lbs 5'6

04-05-2006, 10:25 AM	#5
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04-05-2006, 10:27 AM	#6
Seanp156 Myostatin Whore Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 6,512 Photos: 3	I was hoping to see deadlifts on the list.... Since it's not, either flat BB, or incline BB press. My Journal

04-05-2006, 09:06 AM	#2
MyK Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: consumerville! Posts: 10,201 Photos: 1	I'd alternate!

04-05-2006, 09:57 AM	#3
aceshigh Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,822	behind the neck shoulder press

04-05-2006, 10:36 AM	#7
mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,294	of course bench press

04-05-2006, 12:09 PM	#8
MACCA Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: on the tarmac Posts: 545	Flat d/b for me. Male, 38 years old, 5ft 11", 187lbs Goals; 10k sub 46mins 10 mile sub 77 mins half marathon sub 120 mins

04-05-2006, 01:46 PM	#9
Gazhole iwillmakeyousmelltheglove Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 8,003 Photos: 19	DB Fly. Ive always loved that exercise. 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".

04-05-2006, 01:56 PM	#10
MJH Cutting Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 190 Photos: 2	I voted for dips, but flat DB flyes is definitely up there. "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

04-05-2006, 02:43 PM	#11
mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,294	my vote was for flat bench press, but I think pec deck is better than db flyes, it has more resistance througout the ROM than the db flye, therefore activating more muscle fibers, therefore causing more hypertrophy, therefore getting more chicks

04-05-2006, 05:33 PM	#12
Steed77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bay Area Posts: 70	Flat D/B Presses...but I like Incline D/B Presses also.

04-05-2006, 08:11 PM	#13
Tough Old Man Canine club CEO Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: baja calif, Mexico Posts: 6,933 Photos: 1	There must be a lot of young people on this poll. I'm seeing flat bench. Trust me on this, flat bench will end up playing havioc on your rotators as the years go by. Flat bench is just an ego thing. I'll vote for decline bench at 15% as it's a safer chest exercise for all around mass building and preventing injuries.

04-05-2006, 08:38 PM	#15
MJH Cutting Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Delaware Posts: 190 Photos: 2	I'm really surprised flat bench press got so many votes, too. Not because its not a decent movement but because IMO its not the best out there for to get your chest growing. "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

04-06-2006, 12:26 AM	#21
fUnc17 Drop and give me 100 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jersey Shore BJJ Posts: 1,872 Photos: 10	Incline benches for me, i like a challenge Heres how I train. Strength Edge

04-06-2006, 01:22 PM	#23
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04-05-2006, 08:52 PM	#16
mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,294	there are others that are better for your chest, but I just love Flat Bench Press, and its a great compund, and I wouldnt want to lose it but if your just saying exercise best for chest only, pec-deck flyes IMO

04-05-2006, 08:54 PM	#17
mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,294	surprisingly I dont have access to a pec dec(I lift at home) and I only did it acouple of times and I loved it!

04-05-2006, 09:22 PM	#18
Alaric Hungry Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 711	Incline Bench for me, I agree with Tough Old Man. Bench press is an ego exercise.

04-05-2006, 11:03 PM	#19
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,619	I said bench press. I like the movement a lot, whether it is just the conditioning of the lifting community or not. Some of it has to do with my interest in powerlifting, but also the fact that I never used to do anything for my chest except the bench press and it has always been a well-proportioned body part for me. The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing... Belligerent Bovine badass YouTube Videos

04-06-2006, 12:14 AM	#20
IRON MAN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 217	15 degree Declines because they places less stress on the pec tendon. Why settle for being a man when you can be an "IRONMAN". www.ironmaglabs.com

04-06-2006, 09:45 AM	#22
devildog88 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 813 Photos: 1	Incline dumbell presses for me! "Everyone wants to win but not everyone is willing to prepare to win" Bobby Knight

04-08-2006, 02:10 AM	#29
Action-Jackson Dream Brother Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 209	Flat DB Press. Currently cutting (Bulk soon): Lost 43 kilos (94.6 lb) since March of 2005. Current BF%: ~12.5 - 14%

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