Group: General Fitness & Exercise

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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women and pecs?

eratchfo
eratchfo
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2007/01/19, 04:44 PM
just wondering... what are the benefits of a chest workout for women? i was just thinking that while it really "shows" for men, not so much for women. i'm sure it's good for you, i'd just like to know why.
msmogreen
msmogreen
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2007/01/19, 05:03 PM
That's a good question. I feel the same way--I work my chest to keep everything balanced but aesthetically it doesn't do much. Maybe once we've reduced our bodyfat so much that we have no more breasts, then we'll be able to see the muscle. How's that for a small consolation?
asimmer
asimmer
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2007/01/19, 05:48 PM
It does give you a little lift because you build muscle under the breast tissue. It also can give you some nice definition in your cleavage.
Upper body strength is important for your dailty activities of life, too. You need to work all of the muscles in your body to be the most functional. You use your chest anytime you are pushing something away from you, bring something in towards your midline, many daily movements benefit from a strong chest muscle group.

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Velasca
Velasca
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2007/01/19, 11:38 PM
omg asimmer..i was actually able to see your pics full size..you are amazing...*jaw drops* what an inspiration...

asimmer
asimmer
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2007/01/22, 11:20 AM
Thank you!

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