New Chest Routine

[jleary]

I have been doing the same ole' same ole' chest routine for quite some time now. Chest Presses, Flies, Incline presses, and decline presses. I switch it up by using dumbbells one time, cables another, etc.

But, I would like to switch up the actual exercise once in a while. I was looking through the many different exercises on this site, and was wondering if anyone could recommend which ones are good, and what exercise I should replace it with.

For example, "Around the Worlds" look cool, but are they any good, and what exercise in my normal routine should I replace it with?

A few other different exercises I saw were Bent-Arm Barbell Pullover and Front Raise and Pullovers.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Jeanne

[EPMD]

Like with most areas, picking chest exercises often comes down to personal preference. I happen to hate pullovers and around the worlds, but I love the exercises you are currently doing. One that I would add is dips. Even if you feel them more in triceps, they do still work the lower portion of the chest and provide a great test for the upper body.

[DJAuto]

Agreed with the dips suggestion.

While presses may seem mundane, they are the center of a chest routine. Try different techniques. Machines are great if you have access to them.

[jleary]

Cool, thanks for the recommendation on the dips, I had no idea they worked the Chest.

I guess I will continue with my chest routine. I normally do it in this order:

Chest Press 3x10-12 reps
Flies 3x10-12 reps
Incline Press 3x10-12 Reps
Decline Press 3x10-12 Reps

Would switching which exercise I do to like Incline 1st, presses 2nd, etc...etc.. be enough to keep my chest from getting used to the routine?

[wildphucker]

Try holding one dumbell with both hands and press up while lying on a flat bench. The dumbell handle should be parallel to your body.