SuPeRMaN5
09-24-2002, 11:02 PM
I've been working out for the past month and a half and have been following this good nutrition plan i made up. I've noticed a good increase in the size of my arms and my stomach is getting harder but my chest still needs some work. I dont get to go to the gym very often to hit the bench so i started doing push ups at home. The side of my chest near my arm pit is getting hard along with the upper pec but the lower pec around the nipple I can still grasp with three fingers and i want to lose that fat and turn it into muscle.
Im guessing this part of the chest is the hardest to work out, what are some good exercise you can do with free weights or even different push up techniques?
Endorphin Junky
09-25-2002, 05:30 AM
Also declined dumbell/barbell chest presses or inclined press ups (upper body raised).
Endorphin Junky
09-25-2002, 05:58 AM
Btw, it also depends how much fat we're talking here. If its alot, the only way to get rid of it is through cardio work. If it's not so much, building the muscle will give you better shape.
SuPeRMaN5
09-25-2002, 09:40 AM
its not alot, i just want to tone my chest so it looks cut but the fat around the nipple is whats making that kind of hard.The side of my chest and upper part of my chest is getting big, its just underneath. you can grab it with three fingers so its not alot. Ill try the decline with dumbells, anything else?
Endorphin Junky
09-25-2002, 09:51 AM
No. Thats about all you can do really. Maybe cut down on fat in your diet and reduce over all calories, although reducing calories will effect muscle gains too so you might not want to do that. Reducing fat will help though.
SuPeRMaN5
09-25-2002, 12:03 PM
This is what i eat throughout the day, its mostly protein and carbs:
*Morning 7:30am(before school)- orange juice, low fat yogurt
*After school breakfast 11:00am- 2 eggs, slice whole wheat toast, bowl of oatmeal w/ raisins or grape nuts cereal
*Lunch 2pm- turkey/chicken sandwich 98% fat free meat, whole wheat bread, light mayo, mustard, lettuce, pickles, pretzels on side and raisins
*work out 4pm
*Shake 5:30pm- orange juice, milk, berries, bananas, mango, egg, carrot
*Dinner- varies (still healthy foods though, meats and vegetables)
I dont really fat foods, i eat alot throughout the day but its all stuff my body uses for muscle and energy, etc.
Endorphin Junky
09-25-2002, 12:24 PM
Looks ok to me. Maybe get a protein supplement too and replace your morning orange juice with a protein shake and your afternoon shake with a protein one too. Also drink one at night before you go to bed to preserve/build muscle mass during the night. And don't eat your dinner after 7/8pm unless it's after a late workout.
SuPeRMaN5
09-25-2002, 12:28 PM
I've been putting a scoop of whey in my shakes as well, so im getting alot of protein, I guess I'll try out those declines and dips and let you guys know how it works out for me. thanks