5 Effective Chest Exercises to Develop a Strong Upper Body

Bench Press

1.

Raise a barbell or dumbbells straight up from your chest while lying down on a bench. It strengthens your arms, shoulders, and chest.

Push-Ups

2.

Lower your body into a plank position such that your chest almost touches the floor. Reposition yourself. Arms, shoulders, and chest all benefit much from it.

Incline Bench Press

3.

Place yourself on an upward-inclining bench and raise a barbell or dumbbells off your upper chest. It goes after your shoulders and upper chest.

Chest Flyes

4.

Spread your arms wide and grasp dumbbells or cables while lying down on a bench. Fold your arms over your torso. It targets the muscles in your chest.

Dips

5.

Bodyweight exercise for chest, shoulders, and triceps. Use bars or a bench to lower and raise your body, building strength and muscle tone.