Question: Chest work

[hoovsfunland]

Hi All,

I have been trying to be very conscientious of my form during chest work, i.e. making sure to try to keep the weight from creeping up too much towards my neck. However, I really only feel anything in my shoulders, not "firing" in my chest, as Cathe puts it! I get the same feeling during push-ups - all in my shoulders (??) What am I doing wrong?

 

[darli ann]

I actually have to make myself "think" about the chest muscles when I'm doing flies, etc. Otherwise I feel like I'm hitting my arms and shoulders only. I think you have to mentally focus on the muscle you're working. It works for me anyway.

 

[melodygirl]

Kim,

Make sure you're keeping your shoulder blades retracted, lower back down, and as Darli Ann, said, think about the move. Really concentrate on squeezing those pecs.

HTH