Showing posts with label Shoulders. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shoulders. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2012

Same muscle group tri-sets-Part 2 Push/Quad/Core


A1) Pushups with feet slightly elevated on box or step-12 reps ( hold at the top for 3 seconds each rep )
A2) Decline barbell bench-8 reps
A3) Flat dumbbell bench press-12 reps ( go for speed and explosiveness )
** Realize you wont be able to do your normal weight on the decline for 8 reps because of the pushups before, so make adjustments and have everything ready to go before starting

Rest 1 min and then go into B

B1) Goblet squats with dumbbell-12 reps http://h4training.blogspot.com/2011/09/goblet-squats.html
B2) RFE split squats with smith machine-10 reps per leg http://h4training.blogspot.com/2010/03/eom-bulgarian-split-squat.html
B3) Leg press-25 reps
** Leg press, the legs should be shoulder width and avoid getting to deep to keep the back healthy

Rest 1 min then go right into C

C1) Plank push aways-8 reps http://www.youtube.com/user/H4training#p/u/23/XGiyxxFGie4
C2) Reverse crunches- 10 reps
C3) Side ups-10 each side http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fug9yABC60g&feature=plcp&context=C3c7f120UDOEgsToPDskIYzgURNGTL-uIwHZEnUekn

Rest 2 min and repeat starting back at group A. Do 4 total rounds of these whole workout

End-

Sprints on the track,bike or treadmill.

Brief sprint work....

Treadmill, bike-20 sec sprints, 40 sec rest x 5

Track-50m sprint, walk back to starting line as rest x 5

Monday, February 13, 2012

Shoulder killers-make changes to keep your shoulders healthy


1) Bench Dips-Dips are arguably one of the best tricep building exercises known when done correctly. If you are going to do dips, do them right! We often see people set up two benches and stack 45 lb plates on their lap. The shoulder is not prepared to handle such loads in a internally rotated position. Even if you have perfect form you still will be placing stress on the rotator cuff. If you are going to do dips then you should use the parallel bars since it puts your hands and shoulders in a more joint friendly neutral position. Parallel bar dips will also allow you to better hit all three heads of the triceps.

2) Flat bench press-Lets face it the bench press is a great lift for the upper body. If done with a high chest and locked, retracted scapulae the lift wont cause much harm on the shoulders. However, if you still notice shoulder pain even with proper form and weight then you will need to explore other options. Try one of the 3 exercises below instead to save your shoulders

A) Decline bench press-You can hit the pecs hard and there is little to none shoulder involvement.

B) Reverse grip press-The set up is the exact same as a normal press except have your palms face you and not away from you. The change in hand position will externally rotate the whole arm which will keep your shoulder in a better position for the lift.

C) Neutral press-On a flat bench using dumbbells, keep your palms facing each other during the lift.

3) Doing shoulders after bicep work-If you hit the barbell curls or any bicep exercise you increase the blood flow into the biceps and often inflame the biceps tendon from use which will cause a decrease in space of the shoulder capsule. For anyone, especially someone who has had history of impingement, doing sets of shoulder work after bicep work can lead to abrasions to tendons and tight shoulders which will cause issues. Your best bet is to work the shoulders first if you work those muscles on the same day. Another idea is to do some ab work in between working the biceps and shoulders to let the blood clear from the shoulder area.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Great chest/tricep day workout


My philosophy is quality over quantity. Dominate the workout with just a couple of exercises and that should be plenty if the intensity is there.

Flat dumbbell chest press -6 reps ( heavy weight )
SUPER SET WITH
Flat barbell press-10-12 reps ( moderate weight )

**90 sec-2min rest and repeat for 3 total rounds

Decline barbell bench press ( 21's ) This will hit not only the chest but the triceps as well.

Do 7 full reps ( from bottom to lockout ) do 7 rest from top to half way down and up, do 7 reps from top to 1/4 the way down ( just small movement to really hit the triceps.

**Rest 90sec and repeat 3-4 total rounds

Seated machine press ( or any machine press you have )-10 reps
SUPER SET WITH
Close grip pushup-5sec lowering, 5 second hold at the bottom and then push back up with regular tempo. trust me you wont get many reps. If this is too hard for you then do them on a bench.

**2min rest and repeat 3 total times

GO DOMINATE!

Monday, December 19, 2011

Taking it to the Shoulers


Guys want big broad shoulders and women want toned and lean ones. Now this might not be the case all time but basically just about everyone wants nice shoulders. There are two ways to thinking when it comes to the shoulders.

A) You don't need to directly work your shoulders much due to their role in numerous type movements like pushups, chest press variations ( especially incline ) and other compound movements.

B) The delts need to be trained directly if you want true development. To not train your shoulders would lead to an unbalanced look.


I tend to agree with both of this view points. If you have great delts to begin with than I think you don't have to pay as much attention specifically to them in your training as maybe others do. However, if you lack shoulders then you do need to make sure you add direct work in. Below are some tips/strategies/exercises to try in your training.

TIPS
  • The delts respond best to multiple exercises and short rest periods. Try doing tri-sets like the one below I love.

A1) Seated dumbbell shoulder press-6-8 reps

A2) Standing lateral raises with dumbbells- 10-12 reps

A3) Machine shoulder press ( neutral grip with palms face if you can ) 15-20 reps

**Take 2 min rest and repeat 1-2 more times

  • The delts are slow twitch and recover fast. If your lacking shoulder development you might need to train the shoulders three times a week

EXERCISES

1) Lateral raises-The medial head of the delt tends to get less work than the anterior and posterior delts do in compound exercises. Some quick tips when doing the lateral raise are:

* Keep a slightly forward lean ( but not too much ) in order to target the medial delt better.

* Keep your arms straight through the entire movement.

2) Shoulder press continuation-In this set up you will take advantage of stronger body positions and controlled momentum.

* Do a set of normal dumbbell seated shoulder presses until you have 1 rep left before failure. Next, stand up and crank out more reps in this stronger position. Finally, without rest, end with push presses until failure. The push presses allows you to use your legs to give you some help when your fatigued.

** Repeat this 1-2 more times. Note-A push press is just like an overhead press except you a small dip of the legs and momentum to help push the weight up.


FIXING IMBALANCE

Most people have bigger and stronger front and medial delts and smaller and weaker rear delts. This lack of balance can causes rotator cuff issues and shoulder pain. In order to fix this aim to work the rear delts with more sets and focus on training them first. Below is a sample set up for this.

A1) Rear delt raises- 8-10 reps

** 3 sets

B1) Lateral shoulder raise ( do one arm at a time) 8-10 reps

** 2 sets per side

C1) Plate front raise- 8-10 reps. Grab a plate with your hands at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock and raise it in front of your face until you can see through it.

** 1 set

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Shoulder health with Mike Kelly




Here is a guest post from Mike Kelly, a good friend, and great physical therapist.

By: Mike Kelly

The shoulder joint is a "ball and socket" joint in which the humeral head(ball) moves upon the small glenoid surface on the scapula(socket). The large humeral head requires a significant amount of stability in this space, and the rotator cuff serves this function. The deltoid is the primary mover in many regions, but if the deltoid overpowers the rotator cuff or poor postures are used, it can alter the mechanics of this joint structure and can cause rotator cuff lesions and shoulder dysfunction.

The video describes just a few of the exercises necessary for proper rotator cuff strength. For proper shoulder health, these need to be incorporated with scapular strengthening along with other rotator cuff exercises. These are just a sampling of key exercises.

For further information, questions, or injury assessments please feel free to contact Mike Kelly, PT at DMikeKelly@gmail.com

Monday, July 18, 2011

3 Exercises to add muscle



Here are 3 exercises that people need to do more often to help with your muscle gains.



1) INCLINE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS- Ok, so I know a ton of people bench and work their pecs, but not many people do incline often and with enough volume. Dumbbells are great because they allow for a greater range of motion more so than the traditional barbell does. Also, incline press will help your anterior delt ( front of the shoulder ) and upper pec to develop at greater speeds which will result in a fuller looking chest. Every 3 weeks or so try to change the angle of the incline slightly to keep yourself progressing in the workouts.



2) STIFF LEG DEADLIFT WITH BARBELL-Nothing beats these in terms of really torching your hamstrings. Focus on a controlled lowering of the bar to get that negative and then explode on the way up. Mix up your rep schemes by going heavier with low reps ( 3-5 ) on some weeks and then going moderate weight with medium reps ( 8-10 ) on others. Make sure you always keep great form and never spare the back by trying to do too much weight1




3) WALL BARBELL BICEP CURLS-I love these things because they help you avoid cheating. Normally you do a standing bicep curl and by the end your rocking, your back and shoulders are working and it becomes a mess. Now that you wont cheat as much you can get greater recruitment of the bicep than before. Get yourself against a wall and keep your butt, and whole back against it the whole lift. I stand with my feet about 1-2 feet away from the wall.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Try this workout if your tired of yours


If you are bored with your workout today and your goal is weight loss or just to get in the best shape possible then give this a try. You will hit every major muscle group in this workout.

A1) ANY PULL MOVEMENT ( Row, pulldown, pullup, etc )-12 reps
A2) ANY LEG MOVEMENT ( variations of squat, deadlift, press, lunge, step-up etc )-12 reps
A3) ANY CORE EXERCISE-12 reps
A4) ANY PUSH MOVEMENT ( pushups, shoulder exercises. chest press variations)-12 reps
A5) ANY LEG MOVEMENT ( something different than you did for A2 )-12 reps
A6) ANY CORE EXERCISE -12 reps
A7) ANY PULL MOVEMENT ( something different than you did for A1 )-12 reps
A8) YOUR CHOICE ( pick something you need the extra work, biceps, triceps, legs, etc )-12 reps

Take rest if you need after doing all 8 exercises but try and start round 2 as quick as you can. Each round you will drop the reps by 1. So it would like this:

Round 1-12 reps
Round 2-11 reps
Round 3-10 reps
Round 4-9reps
............You get the picture

Your goal is to see how many rounds you can get in 45 minutes. If you you did 5 rounds and ended with doing 8 reps of everything then next time you do this workout try and do 6 rounds. Every workout you can also try and decrease your rest time between rounds.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Random thoughts..........


  • Sugars are ok to consume after your workout. Your insulin sensitivity is high and your body's ability to uptake glucose is high. This means you can have carbs and not worry about it being stored as fat.
  • Control your stress levels. Everyone has stress these days and it can bring you down quickly if not dealt with correctly. Exercise is the perfect prescription to ease your stress levels.
  • I love Chef Jay's Tri-O-Plex bars. They are low in sugar and high in protein. Not only do they taste great but they are made with whole food ingredients. I personally like the Banana Peanut Butter bars the best. Side note-They are high in calories so keep that in mind. http://chefjays.com/
  • Close grip pushups with your feet on a physio ball is a great tricep exercise!
  • Try doing one arm chest presses, shoulder presses and chest flys with the cables as a unique way to blast your core.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Get bigger pecs for the beach with this routine...


This routine incorporates the incline press which is great to build a fuller looking chest. If you have shoulder issues you should stay away from this workout since it will be demanding on the shoulder joint. You can use either the incline barbell press or the Hammer strength incline press machine. Start the first set with the most weight possible for 6 reps. The 6th rep should be really difficult if the weight is correct.
1)
Incline barbell press/or Hammer incline strength press machine-1 set at 6 reps

SUPER SET WITH
Flat dumbbell twist press -1 set at 12 reps
*( flat twist press starts off like a traditional press but as you start to press up you want to twist the weight so your palms end up facing your face at the top of the movement. If done right the movement should look like a combo of chest press and chest fly. Make sure to bring the dumbbells together at the top. You will need to use less weight then you would for a regular chest press.
**Rest 90 seconds before doing 1 more set.


2)NOW DROP THE WEIGHT BY ABOUT 2.5-5LBS PER SIDE
Incline barbell press/or Hammer incline strength press machine-1 set at 8 reps
SUPER SET WITH
Flat dumbbell twist press -1 set at 10 reps
**Rest 90 seconds before doing 1 more set.


3) NOW DROP ANOTHER 5 LBS PER SIDE. YOU CAN DROP MORE IF NEED BE.
Incline barbell press/or Hammer incline strength press machine-1 set at 10 reps
SUPER SET WITH
Flat dumbbell twist press -1 set at 8 reps
**Rest 90 seconds before doing 1 more set.


Done. You should have done a total of 6 super set combinations.

Monday, April 18, 2011

6 technique musts if you want to have a big bench

1) Keep your feet wide-This is important to give yourself stability and balance when pressing.

2) Get a strong grip on the bar-
You can increase your bench just by increasing your grip strength. Think about leaving an imprint on the bar and squeeze it as hard as you can.This will give you the best control over the bar during the press. Try and grip the bar low in the palm towards the heel of your hand and keep your wrists straight.

3) Squeeze the glutes

4) Keep your shoulder blades tight together and pushed down-Your shoulder blades need to be pulled together and kept extra tight to give you a strong support system during the press.

5) Bring the bar low
-Let the bar come low on the chest even with the nipple or just below. Doing this will help recruit more triceps and the powerful front delts.

6) Figure out your strengths and weakness and go from there
-Everyone is built different and therefore you need to make adjustments to your lift. Use the guide below when benching to lift the most weight you can.

Long arms – elbows out, wider grip,
Short arms – elbows in, closer grip.

Weak pecs – elbows in, narrower grip
Strong pecs – wider grip, elbows out

Weak front delts – elbows out, wide grip
Strong front delts – narrower grip, elbows close to torso

Weak triceps – elbows out, wider grip
Strong triceps – elbows in, closer grip

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

4 Common mistakes when training the shoulders


1) Going too heavy- You often see those guys in the gym with horrible form when doing military presses. They look like they are working the legs as much as they are the shoulders. Drop the weight and focus on the proper form and you will get better results!

2) Forgetting about your rear delts-
Everyone does shoulder presses and blasts their front delts but tend to neglect their rear delts. To better improve your shoulder health and posture you should add rear delt work to your routines. Bent over raises and reverse flys are two things you can do.

3) Doing chest and shoulder days back to back-When you do chest workouts your shoulders are heavily involved as a main stabilizer and get a good amount of workload especially if your doing incline presses. Make sure to give yourself more rest between days if you plan to work the shoulders.

4) Not working the shoulders at different angles
-Hit your shoulders from numerous angles to target all the fibers of the deltoid. Do front raises, lateral raises, and bent over raises. Try lifting your arm at a different angle when doing the basic lateral raise. I like using the cable pulley machine for this.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Pump the pecs with this




Best done with a spotter.

Incline dumbbell chest press-6 reps ( heavy weight )
SUPERSET WITH
Incline barbell chest press-12 reps ( moderate weight )

Rest 90 seconds - 2 min and repeat 2 more times.

Then reverse the set up so it will look like this

Incline barbell chest press-6 reps ( heavy )
SUPERSET WITH
Incline dumbbell chest press-12 reps ( moderate )

Rest 90 seconds - 2 min and repeat 2 more times


Flat barbell bench press 1/2 method ( this is were you press half way up and then bring the bar all the way down and then back up all the way which would equal one rep )- 6-8 reps

Rest 1 min and repeat 2 more times

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Get your chest to grow with this!


This routine is designed to do with a partner. Once each person does the exercise move on to the next and so on.

Dumbbell bench press-heavy weight to failure ( 1 set @ 6-8 reps should be your aim )

AFTER BOTH OF YOU COMPLETE THIS MOVE ON
Incline Hammer strength machine press or incline barbell press-1 set @ 10 reps
AFTER BOTH OF YOU COMPLETE THIS MOVE ON
Dumbbell bench press-drop the weight by about 30lbs from the weight you used to start with ( 1 set @ failure )

Rest 3 minutes then repeat this 2 more times. Go Dominate!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Paul's crazy HIT routine




This workout comes from a trainer friend of mine, Paul Lundkvist. The routine is really intense and wont be easy. I have gone through this routine myself and I will tell you if done right this will test you both mentally and physically. Each exercise is essentially a warmup/ pre-exhaust for the next one.

Do each exercise for just 1 set to complete failure and take no rest between exercises

Leg Extensions
Squats
Leg Curl
Deadlift
Stiff arm Pulldown
Chin ups
Cable seated row
Dumbbell Fly
Dumbbell Neutral Press
Dumbbell Neutral Shoulder Press

Done

For more on Paul checkout his blog
http://plunkan.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Quick hitting tips.............



  • Cant decide between barbell chest press or dumbbell chest press? Pick dumbbells.



  • Eat breakfast if your serious about your workouts



  • Great post workout shake-low fat Horizon chocolate milk, frozen mixed berries, 100% whey protein and flaxseed oil.

  • Pushups should not be forgotten. Add them in at the end of your chest workouts or mix them in as a second exercise in a superset.

  • Do not slam the barbell on the floor when doing deadlifts......this will shock your spine and hurt your back. Oh plus you will be annoying to the rest of the gym since you will be the loudest guy in the room.

  • Mondays tend to be national bench press day..........don't be like everyone else.....do something different on Monday!

  • Add in some rotator cuff work 2-3x a week to keep your shoulder healthy



  • If you want to lift heavy find a workout partner or ask for spots if you actually want to improve your strength numbers

Monday, January 3, 2011

New Year, New You!- 3 routines to try



The New Year is here yet again, and it is time for you to get back on track and start dominating again! Below I have given you different routines that I would not recommend for the beginner. If you are starting back into working out for the first time in a long time this new year then these workouts are not for you at this point in time. If you just need a jolt of freshness and new energy in the form of a badass workout then these are for you.




Workout # 1-For the guy who wants a bigger chest and back

PUSH AND PULL COMBO




Dumbbell chest press-1@ 6 reps ( heavy weight )

DROPSET INTO

Dumbbell chest press-1@ 20 reps ( use 50% lighter weight than you did for 6 reps )


Rest 2 min and repeat 2-3 more times




Incline barbell bench press-1@ 10 reps


Rest 1 min and repeat 4-5 more times




One arm dumbbell row-1@ 10 reps ( pause the weight on the ground for 1 second before driving up)

SUPERSET

Seated cable row-1@ 10 reps


Rest 90 seconds and repeat 2-3 more times




Straight arm pulldowns-1@ 12 reps

DROPSET INTO

Straight arm pulldowns-1@ Failure ( use 20-30lbs less than you did for 12 reps )


Rest 90 seconds and repeat 2-3 more times




Seated cable row-1@ 5 reps ( pause for 3 seconds and hold on each rep trying to squeeze your shoulder blades)


Rest 1 min and repeat 2-3 more times


Done.



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Workout # 2- For the individual who is looking to trim up

Metabolic calorie burner





A1)Pullups ( use assisted machine if needed )-8 reps

SUPERSET

A2)Lateral step ups with dumbbells -15 reps each leg


Do 2 rounds without resting. After 2 rounds go right into the below combo.




B1) Standing barbell shoulder press-8 reps

SUPERSET

B2) Deadlift-8 reps


Do 2 rounds without rest. After 2 rounds Rest for 2 minutes and then start all over again with the A combo for 2 rounds and then going right into the B combo for 2 rounds before you are done.




C1) Decline dumbbell row-12 reps each


SUPERSET

C2) Alternating reverse lunges ( focus on speed....no weight needed)-15 reps each leg


Do 2 rounds without rest. After 2 rounds move onto the below combo.



D1) Dips-8 reps

SUPERSET

D2) Lateral band chops-15 reps each side





Do 2 rounds without rest. After 2 rounds rest for 2 minutes before starting back over with the C combo for 2 rounds and then back to the D combo for 2.




Finish with:


Bike- 30 seconds full speed ( fast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ) and then go slow ( "rest" ) for 30 seconds.....repeat this 4 times.


After finishing the bike do:


Ball slams- 15 reps as hard as you can! Rest 30 seconds between sets...do 3 sets


Done.






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Workout # 3- For the ladies looking to lean and firm the legs



Leg sculptor workouts
























Enjoy! Go Dominate.















Monday, December 13, 2010

Drop sets



You can call them breakdowns or strip sets but most commonly they are called drop sets. Drop sets are one of the best techniques you can use to add intensity to your workout. Drop sets have been and will continue to be a favorite of bodybuilders. If you don't use drop sets you should add this technique to your training.




What are drop sets?


*Is a technique which you do an exercise to failure or close to failure, then you drop some weight and continue with the exercise for more reps.




What do drop sets do?




*By dropping the weight and continuing the set you will recruit more "reserve" muscle fibers. By recruiting more muscle fibers you will allow your muscles to grow!




Some drop set methods ( other than the traditional drop set )




A) ( 6-20 ) or "halving" method- This is when you choose the heaviest weight you can for an exercise for 6 reps. Perform the 6 reps, then without resting drop the weight by 50% and rep out 20 reps. This is great to do with dumbbell rows.




B) Tight drop sets-This is when you make small drops in weight. This would be like doing dumbbell bicep curls and you would do reps with the 50lb, then 45lb, then 40lb etc.




C) Wide drop sets-This is when you make a big drop in weight and generally you can do more reps. This method is best done with large muscle groups and exercises like the squat and leg press. You could have 6 plates on each side of the leg press and with each drop you take a 45lb plate off each side.




D) Power drop sets- This was made popular by Larry Scott who liked this method to not only build some size but also build your strength. Scott liked using this for his arms and shoulders. Start with your 6 rep max, then drop the weight between 10-15% and then do 6 reps with the new weight until you reach the desired number of drops




Some tips





  • I wouldn't do more than 2-4 weight reductions ( drops ) during the routine- So if you start with 200lbs for bench, then you do 190, 180 and finish with 170. This would be 3 drops in weight.

  • Stay within the 6-12 rep range since that is the best range for muscle hypertrophy. Sometimes you can go with the higher 15-20 rep range on your last drop.

  • Don't do drop sets all the time- They are intense and you will overtrain and quickly burn out if you do. They say a ratio of 3:1 is best. Meaning do 3 regular sets and then 1 drop set.









Monday, December 6, 2010

E.O.M-Lying lateral shoulder raise






For December, we are talking about the lying lateral shoulder raise which you can perform on a bench. Simply lie on your side on a regular bench press and grab a dumbbell. Keep your arm extended straight along your side. To start, raise your arm straight up towards the ceiling until your arm becomes perpendicular to the floor. Lower your arm back down to your side to finish this move. Unlike the traditional shoulder raise this variation is harder at the beginning of the movement oppose to the end. Also, this exercise is great for the rotator cuff and overall health of your shoulder. Start off with lighter weight to get a feel for this before adding weight.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

H4 Fat Burner #14- Max reps giant set


Here is a routine aimed to target every muscle group of the body. Both cardio and resistance training will be incorporated in order to get the most out of your time. Heavy weight is not the focus but rather how many reps you can knock out in the slotted time.


**Do max reps in the time stated next to each exercise- meaning you try and hit as high of a number of reps for 1 minute. If you need to pause during the time you can. During the cardio try and go all out in terms of speed and effort for the time.


1.Row-1min
2.Alternating front lunges-1min
3. Pushups-1min
4. Form of cardio-Bike, Tread, Stairs, Sprints etc- 3min
5. Pulldowns-1min
6. Military press-1min
7.Form of cardio-2min
8. Tricep extensions-1min
9. Split squats-1min
10. Bicep curl-1min
11. "V" crunch-1min
12. Form of cardio-3min

Rest for 3-4minutes. Repeat this 1 more time max.

Monday, November 22, 2010

One of the most brutal chest routines yet!


I recently used this routine for my chest workout last week and let me tell you it hurt like hell! I have done my fair share of crazy hardcore chest routines but this has to rank top 2 if not number 1. This routine takes your chest through many different techniques. I highly advise you have a spotter for this routine.....as a matter of fact you must have a spotter for this routine end of story. It is very important you pick the proper weight for each set in order for this like any routine to be effective. You can make adjustments to the weight after each round if needed.


This routine is a tri-set in which you will not take a rest until finishing all 3 exercises

A1)Dumbbell chest press negatives-6 reps with a 8 second negative
** Count a slow 8 seconds and when you get to the bottom your spotter can help you push the weight back up. Remember when doing negatives you can generally handle more weight so make sure you pick something challenging.
A2) Dumbbell chest press-10 reps with a regular tempo
** I would recommend using anywhere from 20-30lbs less than you did on the negatives
A3) Dumbbell speed chest presses-10 reps with a 3 second negative on the way down and then exploding up as fast as possible.
**Speed is key here! Be Powerful and explosive! Use light weights....anywhere from 35-17.5lbs depending on your strength.


Rest 2-3 minutes and repeat this 2 more times. Your chest will feel ripped to shreds the next day trust me!
Below is the weights I used-
A1)110lbs
A2) 80lbs-70lbs
A3) 35lbs-20lbs