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...muscle and its sheer size may require a high intensity workout to develop it.

Here are three power exercises that should form part of any chest exercise routine for men:

• Flat Bench Press. The Flat Bench Press isolates and strengthens the upper and lower pecs, the deltoids, and the triceps. If you find balancing the weight to be a problem, ensure that you keep your arms in a relatively vertical position for the entire lift. To work the outer area of the chest, widen the grip on the barbell
• Incline Bench Press. The Incline Bench Press adds better effect to the Flat Bench Press. It works the upper area of the chest and works the anterior deltoids better than the Flat Bench Press. The tip is to avoid the shoulders from working out and making every inch of your chest muscle face the brunt of the weight. This is one of the most effective high intensity chest exercises for men
• Dumbbell Flyes. The Dumbbell Flyes work the entire chest and the posterior deltoids. Assume position on the bench, but note that your arms should be lightly bent and wider than your shoulders. Keep a slight bend in the arm during the entire arc movement. As you lower them you will feel a comfortable stretch in the chest area. Resume position following the same arc

While these are basic chest exercises for men, you should combine a great cardio workout to melt away fat from the chest area with running, a jumping rope, elliptical training, and even plain walking. Also remember to stretch the area you have worked out. While performing chest exercises you have isolated a muscle group and you must stretch before and after to avoid injury.

While these powerful chest exercises for men will increase mass and size, you may also consider moderate intensity exercises like Yoga to tone your chest muscles and open up the chest area. Yoga stances like Dhanurasana or Bow Pose, Trikonasana or Triangle Pose, Sethu Bandhasa or the Bridge Pose, and Bhujangasana or the Cobra Pose stretch the chest muscles. They improve flexibility and strengthen the core. Yoga stances for the chest sculpt the region and regulate blood circulation. These chest exercises work the prescribed area but also benefit the heart and the lungs.

Ensure that you do these exercises under the guidance of a gym or Yoga instructor. If you suffer from any heart or lung condition, it is best to perform these exercises after consultation with your doctor. Follow any recommended limitations or restrictions and do not push or ignore your body when it doesn't comply.

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