Muscle: Upper Pectorals

The upper pectorals, or upper chest muscles, are located at the top part of your chest, just below your collarbones. These muscles play a crucial role in many everyday activities, like pushing open a door, lifting items overhead, or even doing a simple push-up. When you use your arms, the upper pectorals help stabilize and lift, making them essential for upper body strength.Having strong upper pectorals is important not just for fitness enthusiasts but also for anyone looking to improve their overall strength and posture. Well-developed upper chest muscles can enhance your appearance, giving your upper body a more toned and balanced look. Plus, strengthening these muscles can help prevent injuries by supporting your shoulders and improving your range of motion.Ready to strengthen your upper pectorals? Check out these effective exercises designed to target and develop this important muscle!

Master the Band Front Raise for Stronger Shoulders & Chest

The band front raise is an accessory shoulder exercise that targets the…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Band Shoulder Press: Build Strong Deltoids & Triceps Today!

While we don't foresee gyms or weight training being fazed out ever,…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Shoulder Press Machine: Target Deltoids & Triceps Effectively

Broad shoulders have been a symbol of strength and toughness since time…

Vidur Saini

Master the Bradford Press: Build Strong Deltoids & Triceps

There are a lot of exercises named after the person who invented…

Seated Military Press: Build Strong Shoulders & Triceps Today!

The military or overhead press is a classic strength training exercise. In…

Unlock Strength with Kettlebell Arnold Press for Upper Body

The kettlebell Arnold press is a shoulder exercise variation named after the…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Cuban Press: Master Your Shoulders and Enhance Stability

While your knees may disagree, your shoulders are probably the hardest working…

Patrick Dale, PT, ex-Marine

Arnold Press: Target Deltoids, Traps, Triceps & Serratus

The Arnold press is a shoulder exercise that involves rotating the palms…

Andrew Peloquin NFPT-CPT

Z Press: Ultimate Guide to Strengthen Deltoids & Core

The bench press is a relatively recent addition to the exercise hall…

Dumbbell Front Raise: Build Strong Deltoids & Upper Chest

For many, the front delts are an overdeveloped muscle group and either…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Maximize Shoulder Gains: Effective Cable Shoulder Press Workout

The cable shoulder press is a variation of the shoulder press exercise…

Matthew Magnante, ACE

Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press: Target Your Shoulders & Arms

The seated dumbbell overhead press is a compound movement which builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

Dumbbell Arnold Press: Build Strong Shoulders and Arms!

The Arnold Press is a very effective exercise that builds the deltoid…

Dr. Malik

Build Stronger Shoulders with Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise

The alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise which builds muscle…

Dr. Malik

Incline Dumbbell Press: Build Chest and Shoulder Strength

The incline dumbbell bench press is a very effective compound exercise and…

Dr. Malik

Master the Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Overhead Press

The seated neutral-grip dumbbell overhead press is a very effective exercise which…

Dr. Malik

Cable Front Raise: Target Your Shoulders for Optimal Strength

The anterior deltoids, or front deltoids are one of three heads which…

Dr. Malik

Seated Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise for Shoulder Strength

The seated alternating dumbbell front raise is an isolation exercise for the…

Dr. Malik

Plate Front Raise: Strengthen Shoulders & Core Muscles!

The plate front raise targets the anterior (Front) deltoids and all you…

Dr. Malik