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How to Get That MIDDLE Chest Line (No Bullsht Guide)

How to Get That MIDDLE Chest Line (No Bullsht Guide)

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If you have a problem with the middle chest line between your pecs, you will want to know how to fix your flat inner chest. You might know it as the inner chest or the middle chest, but the line between the two pecs is often a problem for people. In this video, I am going to discuss the inner chest problem and what you can do about it to make your chest look bigger and better. The middle chest line that divides your pecs from each other is something that can make a chest look big or small, depending on the size of the gap between the pecs. The main problem that people usually have when it comes to the inner chest is that there is too much separation, making the pecs stand further away from each other and giving them a small appearance. So how do you fix a flat inner chest It starts with your genetics. First and foremost, there is a finger test that you can perform to determine the distance between your pecs based on their insertions on the sternum. Simply run your pointer finger up and down the line between the inner pecs. You will be able to feel where the muscle fibers insert into the sternum along with any possible gaps or shortened insertions where the pec doesn’t run all the way to the middle. The closer the attachment of the chest to the sternum, the less wide the gap will appear between the pecs. Unfortunately, when it comes to genetics, there is no changing the muscle insertions. Genetics also play a role in the fact that there may be deformities in the sternum. A crooked sternum or one that is caved in, such as in pectus excavatum, will give the inner chest a less than ideal appearance. If you have seen a Scott Steiner’s chest, you might be worried that that is what you are destined for. Don’t worry, the appearance of Steiner’s pecs likely comes from nerve damage occurring from his wrestling career. If you have a middle chest problem, your diet and nutrition may play a role in making it look better. A smaller chest with lower levels of body fat are going to create a better looking chest than a big one that is covered in body fat. Why Lower levels of body fat actually increase the appearance of muscularity. This means that at the right level of leanness, your chest could actually look bigger and better. The appearance of a bigger, more muscular chest will actually help to make that inner chest separation look way better. Finally, fixing the inner chest problem requires you to train your chest and relies on knowing the right way to do so. Basic chest exercises are great for building a bigger chest; these include the barbell bench press, dumbbell bench press, weight dips, and weight pushups just to name a few. While the basics are good for progressive overload and getting stronger they are lacking somewhere. These chest exercises are limited when it comes to one main function of the chest - adduction of the arms. Being able to bring the arm closer to the midline of the inner chest will help to activate more muscle fibers and train the chest through its full function. An example of an exercise that trains the chest through adduction is a simple cable crossover. When it comes to training the chest, it’s not only what exercises you choose, but how you do them that matters, especially if you have an inner chest problem. I find that the chest is the laziest muscle in the body; too often the shoulders and triceps take over the brunt of the work that the pecs are supposed to be doing. In order to get the most out of your chest exercises, try slowing them down. Slower reps lead to not only more stability, but allow you to really focus on the muscles you are trying to work meaning you will be getting better chest activation. There is also the presence of non-spanning muscle fibers in the chest. The more you contract your pecs, especially through adduction, the more that these fibers become active. If you can get these non-spanning muscle fibers to contract as well, you will have a stronger contraction of the chest. Remember, focusing on trying to target that inner chest line is unnecessary. If you follow these simple principles and make them the focus of your chest training, you will have a better looking chest that will take the attention off the middle chest line. Fix Your Flat Inner Chest - Subscribe to this channel here - For more ways to make sure that you are getting the most out of your chest workouts, be sure to stay tuned to this channel are remember to subscribe so that you never miss another video from a physical therapist with a pro sports background as a PT and strength coach. For complete step-by-step workout programs that help you to build muscle using science backed principles, head on over to athleanx. com and make sure to use the program selector to find the training program that is best suited to your personal goals.
Date: 2024-05-22

Comments and reviews: 20


Hey athleanx why focus on the contraction when ideally what we want is to tear muscle fibers to promote muscle growth. Doesn’t it make more sense to focus on a slow negative and a good controlled stretch. This way the muscle fibers will tear and cause growth better than I. The contracted position where it is less likely to tear muscle fibers and therefore promote less muscle growth
In my experience I have accomplished a large percent more muscle growth by focusing on the negative and the stretch rather that the contraction. Stretch part of the exercise is more important than the co traction every time. But all fitness influencers have it all wrong. Only a handful talk about it like Mike Israeli from renaissance periodisation. He tea hi g the proper tempo but there’s not many that focus on the stretch like we should.
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Full training program (Like)
Day 1: Chest & Tricept
Bench press (3/15)
Dumbell flyes (3/15)
Tricept pulldowns (3/15)
Skullcrushers (3/12)
Tricept Kickbacks (3/12)
Day 2: Back and Bicept
Hammer curls (4/12)
Seated Incline curls (3/12)
Deadlifts (4/10)
Bent over rows (3/15)
Lat pulldowns (3/15)
Barbell Bicept curls (3/12)
Cross curls (3/15)
Day 3: Legs
Standing calf raises (5/12)
Bulgarian squats (3/12)
Kettlebell lunges (4/10)
Barbell squats (3/10)
Leg press (3/15)
Leg press (3/15)
Leg curls (3/15)
Day 4: Shoulders, Traps & Forearm
Lateral raises (3/15)
Dumbell Shrugs (3/16)
Dumbell Shoulder press (3/12)
Wrist curls (3/20)
Front raises (3/15)
Barbell wrist rollers (3/18)
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Jeff is always right, but doing my pecs flies one arm at a time is going to suck. I'm already in the gym, far too long every night. My shortest is cardio day (no weights) for an hour, but usually, it stretches to around 2 hours. I don't usually cross over the chest when doing flies because with the handles at my gym, it's awkward, but when I do, I can tell it's contracting much, much better.
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Well, let me share my experience of getting this inner chest line. One guy showed me a hammer exercise, but instead of sitting up straight, you sit sideways, adjust the height. And then you push it with your chest, trying to not activate your triceps. Combine it with the chest fly as a next exercise. it works really well for the middle part. Good luck!
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What if my chest was seperated by a surgery when I was a child Not once but 3 times. It looks ugly, plus the staples that werent taken out. I have a big chest. But I cant do anything about the middle part of it. It makes me feel insecure about it. But I still train because I am still a man.
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That scene from Pumping Iron, where Arnold is chewing gum, dripping sweat while doing cable crossovers, and the camera zooms in all those muscle fibers stretching and popping out like spider webs on his pecs, was the thing that made me switch from just working out to bodybuilding.
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flat bell dumbbell pressing heavy after you are conditioned for it (not too explosive to avoid pec tears. then I follow that with deep cable flys. (not as heavy, but for volume. Also add smith machine overhead pressing with a strong incline (if you are doing your dumbbells flat)
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I've watch a few of your weight loss videos and they have been SUPER helpful. But what would you suggest for someone going from 10-13% body fat down to the 8-10% range Did I miss something in a video Please let me know. Thanks again for the vids. Stay after it! - Will
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Great video as always. I had a question regarding an ACL tear (grade 2 and below. I rested for two months and now in physio and gym. My question is what are the alternatives to the squat and deadlift which can still be overloaded for people with knee issues.
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I had pectus excavatum before they used magnets to correct and it was like being a human kebab. They cut you on each side and put a metal bar through your rib cage and bolt it on one end. Kinda like braces for your sternum. Stays in for 2 years.
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Try the finger test on your girl. Tell her you just want to see what kind of chest genetics she has. If she looks skeptical, tell her Jeff Cavaliere said it was for science. something about your love muscle insertions.
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0: 45 Finger Test
2: 20 How to Fix a Sunken Chest! (PECTUS EXCAVATUM)
3: 40 Can't Lose Stubborn Belly Fat (JUST DO THIS)
4: 20 Strength Compound Adduction Isolation
6: 50 Non Spanning Fibers (Through Full ROM)
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Can athleanX community link me a jeff video they started off with Wanna try exercising. Its been years listening to him and I'm tired of just listening. From skinny to skinny fat is a new low for me that I don't want
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Somebody once tapped the middle of my chest through my shirt then stopped with a confused face. The middle of my chest is nothing but bone. You can audibly hear it, like knocking on wood.
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I did the finger test and went straight down. Felt great separation on both sides. Then i realized i was doing it backwards and was sliding my finger down the crack of my ass.
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Honestly I think that an asymmetrical chest with a little bit of zig zag looks way better than a straight horizontal line. Makes it look more visceral and organic
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Torn my labrum last year. Had surgery in February, still doing PT. Can’t wait to be able to work out on my chest again. And biceps, shoulders, back, triceps lol
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Although I don't have a big chest but the gap between my pecs is very less.
Just gotta train hard to get those pecs though.
All I currently do is running.
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Jeff - can you do a video on running I am a runner, and now lifter. I want to do both. Duel athlete. How can I maximize my lifting while still getting in my runs
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