Chest Exercise Guide
Browse foundational exercises organized around chest. Compare equipment, difficulty and training purpose before choosing movements for a program.
Choose exercises that match your goal, current skill, available equipment and ability to recover. A smaller number of well-practiced movements usually outperforms constant exercise rotation.
Barbell Bench Press
Build upper-body pressing strength.
Incline Dumbbell Press
Train upper-chest pressing with independent arms.
Machine Chest Press
Develop pressing strength in a stable path.
Push-Up
Build pressing strength and trunk control without equipment.
Decline Push-Up
Increase push-up difficulty by elevating the feet.
Cable Chest Fly
Train chest shortening with continuous cable resistance.
Pec Deck
Isolate chest adduction in a supported position.
Dumbbell Bench Press
Build pressing strength.
Incline Push-Up
Learn pushing with reduced bodyweight.
Wall Push-Up
Learn pushing at low difficulty.
Selection principles
Do not choose an exercise simply because it appears in a popular routine. Consider whether it offers a clear progression path, whether the setup is practical, and whether you can perform it through a controlled range without avoidable discomfort.