Chest exercises — at home and in the gym
Your chest muscles help you push — like pushing a door open or getting up from the floor.
Which way is right for you?
Where will you exercise?
What do you have? (You can pick more than one)
Your experience?
✅ Best ways for you
Nothing matches your choices yet. See the other ways below.
All ways
Wall Push-up
The easiest form of push-up — all you need is a wall. The best place to start if you are completely new.
Incline Push-up (Table / Bed / Bench)
A push-up with your hands on something raised and sturdy. The higher the surface, the easier it is.
Knee Push-up
A push-up on the floor with your knees down. The step before a full push-up.
Push-up
The best no-equipment chest exercise. Move on to this once knee push-ups feel easy.
Dumbbell Floor Press
A chest exercise lying on the floor with dumbbells. The floor stops your elbows, so it is safe even without a bench.
Chest Press Machine
The easiest chest machine for gym beginners. The machine guides the path, so you don't need to worry about balance.
Barbell Bench Press
The most famous gym chest exercise. Do it only after you are comfortable with machines or dumbbells, and always with a spotter (someone to help).