Round Pecs vs. Square Pecs

[SamSS]

I started working out 4 and a half months ago, and my pecs are kinda getting roundish. Can I turn them into squares? lol I know this kinda sounds funny, but is there an exercise to do that?

[low blow]

Round : fat
Square : lean

lift weights for another 2 years then perform a cut.

[vamusclebuilder]

muscle insertion points are determined by genetics, not exercises.

[zildjian_4]

Round : fat
Square : lean

lift weights for another 2 years then perform a cut.

not winner

muscle insertion points are determined by genetics, not exercises.

winner

[Ripht]

Round : fat
Square : lean

lift weights for another 2 years then perform a cut.

yea totally wrong, just look at arnie his he was huge and lean and still had round pecs. Its all based on ur genes

[Karaim]

round : Fat
square : Lean

lift weights for another 2 years then perform a cut.

fattt!!!

[low blow]

fattt!!!

square to me?

show me what "round" is then? lol

[JoeSchmo]

Keep in mind that while muscle insertion points are purely genetic, muscle development can provide a slightly different shape through overhang and/or significant increases in tissue volume.

[jawadams]

Not sure about "square" but Vince Gironda always said that the pec should be more of a "slab" than a bulbous round thing.

Two exercises he preached for this was Dips (done on a V shaped bar for best results) and Barbell Bench to Neck (do with a Smith machine to be safe). Decline Dumbbell bench with palms facing in is very similar to dips too.

EDIT: Here's a good pic of Vince to illustrate what I mean:

[entropy1]

Round : fat
Square : lean

lift weights for another 2 years then perform a cut.

round: human
square: decepticon

[brighamw]

round: human
square: decepticon

triangle: porn star

[Tyrbolift]

My pecs are sexy-gons.

[dw300]

My pecs are sexy-gons.

Gets my "Post of the Day" award .. repped. =]

[JZ1986]

I like the round ones with perky little nipples.

[Bnizzle163]

Shape of muscles are genetically predetermined... You can always make them larger through resistance training and diet. When you shed more body fat around them, they will also appear more "squared off" in a sense.

[Paulie1986]

Mine are more rounded in shape, but if you like the look of them then who cares?

As far as judging other pec shapes, anything with good symmetry and definition is a winner

[OliQool]

The way your muscles are shaped are greatly determined by your genetics!

[JOHN GARGANI]

I like the round ones with perky little nipples.

oh boy, is THIS going in the wrong direction! LOL.....

[TonySturch]

When I was 175 and just started working out, they were very squared off. A few years and few pounds later, and theyve become very round now. I seriously question those that say its entirely genetic...

[Jesseeee]

round pecs are way better looking

[mattyelle1]

Genetics play a role in the overall shape of your pecs, and yes "cutting" will help define the edges making them appear sharper (or squared). Also, how you actually tear the muscle fibers will play an impact on the overall growth of the muscle.

I have a friend who has always wanted a large upper body and shoulders so pretty much just works incline (its his heavy sets at first) and he has that rounded-look (especially profile). I prefer mixing it up and focusing on decline/dips on some occasions and Im seeing more lower pec development.

Start your chest day with decline/dips when you have the most energy, so youll tear more fibers in the lower portion of your pec. Then proceed with incline, flies etc.

[babycave]

I started working out 4 and a half months ago, and my pecs are kinda getting roundish. Can I turn them into squares? lol I know this kinda sounds funny, but is there an exercise to do that?

left and right different in mine i have both....One is round the other is triangular/square like... Is it normal never seen someone who have both type....

[HomeGymChains]

Ordinarily I ignore reopened twelve-year-old threads, but this one was worth the read. Thanks!