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Build chest muscle without a spotter?

Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2010/04/22, 09:06 PM Do you add push ups in to your routine? -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan (GO HABS GO!) Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
senor Posts: 80 Joined: 2003/11/09	2010/04/20, 06:02 PM How can I build my chest muscles without a spotter? I work out at home, and have good equipment, but no spotter, so I never max out and have to stop when I feel I may not be able to do another rep completely. Suggestions?
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2010/04/22, 06:19 PM Maxing out has little to do with building chest muscle. WHat you are doing will work it takes time....maybe it is time to change your style..... -------------- FOR MY WIFE: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING AINT NOTHING COMPARED TO THE COST OF LIVING HIGH. 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
senor Posts: 80 Joined: 2003/11/09	2010/05/02, 01:05 PM I don't do push ups because Ive been told it only "builds endurance" and has no impact on actual strength. I stick to barbell presses and DB presses, with a machine exercise (flies) thrown in sometimes at the end. Should I be doing pushups too?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2010/05/02, 04:01 PM Any exercise buols endurance. Push ups target chest muscles and also use triceps. Nothing wrong with body weight exercises. Machine assisted lifts also are a good start to lead you to chin ups. -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan (GO HABS GO!) Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)