Chest Exercises: 80 Exercises for a Bigger, Stronger Chest

Your chest muscles — the pectoralis major and minor — are responsible for pushing movements and horizontal arm adduction. Whether you're pressing a barbell off your chest or doing push-ups at home, strong pecs are essential for upper body strength and an athletic physique. A well-developed chest improves your bench press, supports shoulder stability, and creates that classic V-taper look. Our library covers everything from barbell and dumbbell presses to cable flyes and bodyweight variations, so you can train your chest no matter what equipment you have. Beginners will find foundational movements like incline dumbbell press, while advanced lifters can explore pause reps and mechanical drop sets. MySetPlan programs these exercises into your monthly plan with progressive overload built in, so your chest keeps growing month after month.