Chest/Pectoralis
Chest/Pectoralis
The Pectoralis is made up of the following 2 muscles:
- Pectoralis Major
- Pectoralis Minor
Pectoralis Major allows horizontal flexion, adduction, internal rotation and flexion of the shoulder. Innervation comes from the pectoral nerves (C5-T1).
Pectoralis Minor allows depression and protraction of the shoulder. Innervation comes from the medial pectoral nerve (C8, T1).
Plate Chest Press
This is an exercise for the chest, shoulders and forearms.
- Stand tall with a weight plate pressed between your palms.
- Hold the plate level with your chest and push it out in front of you whilst squeezing your chest and forearm muscles inwards.
- Control the weight back to your chest and repeat for the desired reps or time.
- Do not let your body move. Keep your core engaged.
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