The Best And Worst CHEST Exercises

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  • čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
  • Ranking 20 chest exercises on a tier list based on the latest science. This is how you should interpret my tier list:
    All exercises are ranked based on muscle building potential.
    S tier - My favorite. Do them if you can.
    A tier - Strongly recommend.
    B tier - I still do these in certain contexts. There may be better options.
    C tier - There are better options for most people. Can still have value in some contexts.
    D tier - Probably not a great option for most people.
    F tier - Generally not recommended.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 - What makes an exercise S tier?
    0:46 - Hex Press
    1:09 - Plate Press
    1:17 - Dumbbell Pullover
    1:47 - Bench Press
    2:33 - Incline Bench Press
    2:56 - Decline Bench Press
    3:35 - Flat Dumbbell Press
    4:16 - Incline Dumbbell Press
    4:25 - Decline Dumbbell Press
    4:36 - Machine Chest Press
    5:08 - Dips
    5:52 - Push-Ups
    6:30 - Banded Push-Ups
    6:45 - Deficit Push-Ups
    7:01 - Plyometric Push-Ups
    7:27 - Guillotine Press
    8:49 - Dumbbell Guillotine Press
    9:09 - 1-Arm Dumbbell Press
    9:28 - Smith Machine Flat Bench Press
    9:46 - Incline Smith Machine Press
    10:14 - Cable Crossovers
    10:49 - Seated Cable Pec Flye
    11:09 - Pec Deck
    11:32 - Dumbbell Flye
    12:13 - Cable Press-Around
    12:43 - Cross-Body Standing Dumbbell Flye
    13:09 - Floor Press
    References:
    www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/21/...
    www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
    journal.iusca.org/index.php/J...
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  • @JeffNippard
    @JeffNippard  Před 3 měsíci +651

    Hey guys! Back with another tier list video! Should I do biceps or quads next? Also, I just launched Phase 2 of my Pure Bodybuilding Program for pre-sale. It's 30% off until Sunday, March 17 and if you pre-order you'll get all 3 versions of the program for the price of 1. Check it out here: jeffnippard.com/products/the-pure-bodybuilding-program-phase-2-pre-order

  • @hectorfox6484
    @hectorfox6484 Před 3 měsíci +2387

    "Assuming you have a good chest press machine". Well now we've lost half the gyms out there.

    • @crvoltagel3745
      @crvoltagel3745 Před 2 měsíci +41

      Yeah….. lot of people happy if they just have an open squat rack and some free weights. Accessibility to that exercise would keep it at S tier only for me.

    • @nostalji75
      @nostalji75 Před 2 měsíci +15

      @@crvoltagel3745 Whats the point in going to a gym like that? I mean than your better off just buying urself some dumbells instead of a monthly fee.

    • @bernabex2
      @bernabex2 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@crvoltagel3745 if you have a squat rack and a bench you dont need anything else to build muscle besides the olympic bar and plates of different weight 😅

    • @nx2120
      @nx2120 Před měsícem +7

      We have it at my gym except you're sitting upright. wonder if it works the same

    • @eugenewang4650
      @eugenewang4650 Před měsícem +2

      ive trained at 4 different gym franchises and they all had all the hammer strength or technogym plate machines

  • @MamaSwole
    @MamaSwole Před 3 měsíci +5160

    The decline bench stays empty at my gym lol

    • @Jimbilben
      @Jimbilben Před 3 měsíci +198

      Because it's massively underrated, including in this video!

    • @greygardens81
      @greygardens81 Před 3 měsíci +572

      Don't you hate when a gym keeps under-utilized equipment instead of swapping it out for something more people want?

    • @bahandplays8373
      @bahandplays8373 Před 3 měsíci +180

      @@Jimbilbenhow is that?
      The first time I did it
      I literally couldn’t find gravity 😂
      Just as this video said
      Most people don’t need extra lower chest work
      The flat presses are enough
      And if you really need more lower chest work
      You can do dips or
      high to low flys

    • @Kender591
      @Kender591 Před 3 měsíci +18

      ​@@JimbilbenI don't think so

    • @Dntdgxj
      @Dntdgxj Před 3 měsíci

      I love it but seating version, feels awesome

  • @Mattisin
    @Mattisin Před 3 měsíci +113

    Upper Chest:
    2:32 - Incline Bench Press
    4:14 - Incline Dumbbell Press
    9:46 - Incline Smith Machine Bench Press
    Mid Chest:
    1:46 - Bench Press
    3:33 - Flat Dumbbell Press
    4:23 - Decline Dumbbell Press
    5:50 - Pushups
    6:29 - Banded Pushups
    6:45 - Deficit Pushups
    7:00 - Plyometric Pushups
    8:50 - Dumbbell Guillotine Press
    9:27 - Smith Machine Bench Press
    10:14 - Cable Crossovers
    Lower Chest:
    2:55 - Decline Bench Press
    5:07 - Dips
    Overall Chest:
    1:08 - Plate Press
    11:08 - Pec Deck
    11:31 - Dumbbell Flye
    12:12 - Cable Press-around
    12:42 - Cross-body Standing Dumbbell Flye
    13:07 - Floor Press

    • @spiritual_fitness
      @spiritual_fitness Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks bro i didn't watched to give this guy much watch time 😂

    • @andreadalex8893
      @andreadalex8893 Před 2 měsíci +5

      And which of this Is S or A ,B...F ?

    • @wlty1026
      @wlty1026 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks, helped me a lot

    • @davidkosiba624
      @davidkosiba624 Před 2 měsíci

      There is no upper chest or low chest lol , your chest is literally 1 big muscle group , you will activate your 'lower' or 'upper' chest by flat bench too, not gonna make any diffrence if you do incline or decline , chest is not like biceps that has several different head and you need different exercizes to hit the different heads lol

    • @spiritual_fitness
      @spiritual_fitness Před 2 měsíci

      @@davidkosiba624 oh yea check out hersovyac and tell him that he skips flat barbell bench like a mf

  • @yenk82
    @yenk82 Před měsícem +56

    Thanks for this video, you speak very clear and your accent is easy to understand even for a non-native English speaker. I will keep watching other videos from you, you look like a real expert in bodybuilding topic

  • @Sagi____
    @Sagi____ Před 3 měsíci +7356

    Glutes next

  • @skulldon
    @skulldon Před 3 měsíci +809

    I wanted to watch this video later but got hooked by the fast-pace, no-bs style and watched the whole thing immediately
    This format is one of the most entertaining and informative of yours, thanks for the work you do!

    • @AndronikosVII
      @AndronikosVII Před 3 měsíci +5

      Nah, this ranking is total bullshit, I mean holy buckets, it's all about HORSECOCKIN the WEIGHT on BENCH brah!

    • @StoicIntellectual
      @StoicIntellectual Před 3 měsíci +14

      Have you been diagnosed with anything?

    • @AndronikosVII
      @AndronikosVII Před 3 měsíci +12

      @@StoicIntellectual Pure Testosterone Syndrome

    • @ivanirias4988
      @ivanirias4988 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Why does this feel like a sketch from Seinfeld?

    • @andrec.fennell9255
      @andrec.fennell9255 Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@ivanirias4988
      Kramer: Jerry I've got PTS!
      Jerry: PTS?
      Kramer: Pure Testosterone Syndrome... it's all about horsecockin the weight on bench Jerry.

  • @maxmartez7849
    @maxmartez7849 Před 2 dny +2

    This is honestly probably one of my favorite videos I've seen. I'm going to keep this in my workout list because I want to make sure that I come back to this and review. It's great to have all these different types of workouts and also to know which ones are great. I hope you do the same thing for other videos I'm now going to watch all your stuff to check for these things. Great job Keep up the great work!

  • @jamesgarvey8402
    @jamesgarvey8402 Před 2 měsíci +18

    This is a great video. Having started weight training at 43 a month and a half half ago I started with what I had in the house. Adjustable dumbbells, an adjustable bench, and resistance bands.
    I’ve gotten results I’m very happy with just doing flat bench press, then going to incline bench, and then going to dumbbell flies on a flat bench. Every week is a new PR. Some weeks more than others. I can see where down the road I’m going to have to go to gym because I’m going to need more variation. But so far everything I’m doing is in your A category and I’m happy with that!
    Thanks for the awesome content!!

    • @DefaultUser61
      @DefaultUser61 Před 22 dny

      Look up dr Mike’s (renaissance periodization)video on training for hypertrophy after 40. Lots of great tips in there. I started training again at 39 and I’m 40 now and feeling great. Good luck on your fitness journey

    • @jamesgarvey8402
      @jamesgarvey8402 Před 19 dny

      @@DefaultUser61 been watching him religiously for a few months now. Amazing stuff there. Thank you!

  • @juliafloridausa
    @juliafloridausa Před 3 měsíci +1324

    S+ tier
    04:34 Machine Chest Press
    S tier
    10:48 Seated Cable Pec Flye
    A tier
    01:47 Bench Press
    02:32 Incline Bench Press
    03:34 Flat Dumbbell Press
    04:14 Incline Dumbbell Press
    05:07 Dips
    06:45 Deficit Pushups
    08:49 Dumbbell Guillotine Press
    09:27 Smith Machine Bench Press
    09:46 Incline Smith Machine Bench Press
    10:13 Cable Crossovers
    11:08 Pec Deck
    11:31 Dumbbell Flye
    12:12 Cable Press-around
    B tier
    02:56 Decline Bench Press
    04:23 Decline Dumbbell Press
    06:29 Banded Pushups (this one is missing in the complete of the tier list at the end)
    C tier
    05:50 Pushups
    13:07 Floor Press
    D tier
    01:16 Dumbbell Pullover
    07:00 Plyometric Pushups
    F tier
    00:48 Hex Press
    07:23 Guillotine Press (this one is missing in the complete version of the tier list at the end)
    09:07 1-Arm Dumbbell Press
    12:42 Cross-body Standing Dumbbell Flye
    F- tier
    01:09 Plate Press

  • @omrikatz7197
    @omrikatz7197 Před 2 měsíci +117

    A great video, the photography, the editing, the colors, the explanation, this video is simply amazing.

  • @lonnietkach3305
    @lonnietkach3305 Před měsícem +15

    I gain golden nuggets from almost every one of your episodes. Thank you.

  • @ThePhysicalReaction
    @ThePhysicalReaction Před 3 měsíci +269

    Hidden bonus: Jeff Nippard demos good technique on all top chest exercises.
    Floor press modification: you can set an incline bench to the very lowest incline, which allows you to put side bracers lined up level with your chest's full range of motion. You'll start the movement with the bar on the bracers, at bottom of the press instead of the top, which negates the downside of the floor press, while keeping the upsides.

    • @Moin0123
      @Moin0123 Před 3 měsíci +15

      At that point just bench lmao

    • @jasonboyko
      @jasonboyko Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@Moin0123 He's saying to bench, but with spotter bars set to where you are at your deepest stretch, or bar-to-chest.

    • @StrongButAwkward
      @StrongButAwkward Před 3 měsíci

      So he's never heard of pin press, basically@@jasonboyko

    • @StrongButAwkward
      @StrongButAwkward Před 3 měsíci +9

      That's not a modified Floor Press, it's a Pin Press at a low incline.

    • @finestjellybeansrawlol9486
      @finestjellybeansrawlol9486 Před 3 měsíci +10

      FLOOR PRESS MODIFICATION - do a totally different exercise that has a totally different goal.
      The point of a floor press is lockout and triceps. Focusing on the top half is a feature, not a bug. If you want more ROM just do feet up bench.

  • @shawnyoung5552
    @shawnyoung5552 Před 3 měsíci +282

    I believe the point by Dr. Mike is spot on. I lifted for 10 years with flared elbows and had zero shoulder injuries. Since im older i thought i would adopt the more tucked elbow bench to protect shoulders. Used the bend the bar cue and lowered bar closer to my nipples and after 2 months my right shoulder had an injury. I think people should bench with whatever feels natural because everyones limb proportions and insertion points are different so everyone has a different natural motion

    • @ThomaConjugate
      @ThomaConjugate Před 3 měsíci

      I think when i used the bend the bar cue my shoulder blade was in that weird full retractuon ans boom hurt my should for 1 week lol.
      Definitely agree with your part, dont fix what is not broken

    • @JohanPredator
      @JohanPredator Před 3 měsíci +2

      Same for me. Tucked elbows hurts my shoulders. Flared elbows (but depressed shoulders unlike this video) is the only way I'll connect to my chest. Also get a better stretch.

    • @stefanstoic
      @stefanstoic Před 3 měsíci

      i can shoulder press 100's with flared elbows. no pain

    • @goosbums1
      @goosbums1 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Yea as a powerlifter I have to keep my shoulders back and tucked and have never had an injury even after 15 years of lifting. Everyone is different

    • @Drunken_Hamster
      @Drunken_Hamster Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah, that last point is the exact same thing with squatting. You can lay on your belly and kick your calf up, then try to gently splay it either in across your other leg, or out away from your body. If the ROM is higher in, you need to squat wide/duck footed. If the ROM is higher rotating out/away, then you're a narrow/feet forward squatter.

  • @pjamescowie
    @pjamescowie Před 3 měsíci +7

    Awesome contribution Jeff - thanks for this!

  • @AzureProtagonist
    @AzureProtagonist Před měsícem +2

    Thanks for this! I was getting back into working out after taking a break and this list simplifies things! 👍

  • @roarkcampbell3276
    @roarkcampbell3276 Před 3 měsíci +171

    I’ve been watching your channel for the last 3 weeks now on lunch at work. Every gym day I implement something new from your coaching and I have never seen such great results. Thank you so much 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I will be here forever ❤

    • @chantofrage6411
      @chantofrage6411 Před 2 měsíci

      after watching adriell mayes you won´t stay here...

    • @AshraNashal52
      @AshraNashal52 Před měsícem

      @@chantofrage6411 I gave him a peak. I definitely won't be switching.

    • @ucyqweyq7whucvn141
      @ucyqweyq7whucvn141 Před měsícem +2

      You're fooling yourself if you think significant muscle growth occurs in 1-3 weeks. It takes far longer than that.

    • @AshraNashal52
      @AshraNashal52 Před měsícem +1

      @@ucyqweyq7whucvn141 Ehhh. He didn’t say “significant”. On top of that, you have no idea what he was doing or not before.

    • @ucyqweyq7whucvn141
      @ucyqweyq7whucvn141 Před měsícem

      @@AshraNashal52 Let me correct significant to noticeable. You won't see noticeable growth in 1-3 weeks unless you take steroids.
      "On top of that, you have no idea what he was doing or not before."
      It doesn't matter what you do. Noticeable growth is impossible in 1-3 weeks without steroids.

  • @xanathos12
    @xanathos12 Před 2 dny

    Great series - really appreciate the expertise to help me tailor my workouts for efficacy and efficiency.

  • @trollse8714
    @trollse8714 Před 25 dny

    Great analysis, I actually learned a lot from this!

  • @user-ii7xc1ry3x
    @user-ii7xc1ry3x Před 3 měsíci +179

    My favourite is the Moto Floor Cable Seal Fly, soon to be invented, where you awkwardly lay down on the floor, facing down while doing a Seal stretch and then pull the cables, akin to a fly, while everyone gives you nasty looks at the gym. Allows for maximum pec stretching and because you're laying on the floor you're way more stable. You also get +2 charisma points for being innovative and different.

    • @candace5939
      @candace5939 Před 3 měsíci +6

      So basically a cable fly?
      Laying down would not give you the stability to progressively overload

    • @Alfirio
      @Alfirio Před 3 měsíci

      @@candace5939but you get +2 charisma

    • @VertigoColdSweat
      @VertigoColdSweat Před 3 měsíci +31

      @@candace5939He's making fun at Jeff's latest short where he demonstrates a "modified moto cable row", basically a single-arm pulldown while lying face down on the floor.

    • @candace5939
      @candace5939 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@VertigoColdSweatjust saw it lol

    • @hannibalscannibals2276
      @hannibalscannibals2276 Před 3 měsíci +1

      😂😂😂😂

  • @LeoJGym
    @LeoJGym Před 3 měsíci +181

    I'm just here for Boogs' inevitable reaction about the lack of bulbous horsecockery in this tier list.

    • @SaSSaBJJ
      @SaSSaBJJ Před 3 měsíci +24

      according to the data🤓

    • @deruneldembal5048
      @deruneldembal5048 Před 3 měsíci +18

      I just started watching that guy but he is kinda right

    • @SaSSaBJJ
      @SaSSaBJJ Před 3 měsíci +45

      Ok he put machine press above bench, this is actually ridoculous

    • @LazarusLifts_
      @LazarusLifts_ Před 3 měsíci +8

      THAT’S S TIER???????

    • @AS-bu9rw
      @AS-bu9rw Před 3 měsíci +7

      @@SaSSaBJJ The only way I could see a machine chest press being better than a bench is if it's an actually good machine. I've never tried a chest press as good as a bench myself yet.

  • @grimreaperx89ify
    @grimreaperx89ify Před měsícem

    Between you and dr mike giving away these tutorials for free saves me by correcting my form

  • @tedray3562
    @tedray3562 Před 2 dny

    Jeff, please do a best science based chest and tri workout your content is awesome!

  • @arthurpacheco4452
    @arthurpacheco4452 Před 3 měsíci +638

    Waiting for Eric Bungenhagen review

  • @lilsheba
    @lilsheba Před 3 měsíci +77

    Thank you yet again for offering programs without a subscription model. 🙌🏼

  • @ds5br
    @ds5br Před měsícem +1

    Amazing! Do it for the shoulders, please!

  • @Kareem_is_Active
    @Kareem_is_Active Před 3 měsíci +1

    Shout out Jeff for putting these out. So informative and super entertaining. Didn't even realize I watched all 15 min, it's fun to compare what I normally do to what you list on your tier lists, does anyone else do that?

  • @medoviski3754
    @medoviski3754 Před 3 měsíci +258

    Oil up Jeff.

  • @sofost72
    @sofost72 Před 3 měsíci +45

    Love the tier lists. Keep it up mate

  • @thedoublebill
    @thedoublebill Před 3 měsíci +3

    These videos are beyond amazing and helpful. Thank you so much!

  • @marcusdoore3026
    @marcusdoore3026 Před měsícem

    Great video, informative and well-structured. Thank you!

  • @Kuzuri42
    @Kuzuri42 Před 3 měsíci +12

    I’m really enjoying this series, especially the detailed explanation / justification as you go through each one.
    Awesome work as always!

  • @clickmynameifyouloveANIME
    @clickmynameifyouloveANIME Před 3 měsíci +955

    Now I know I'm consistently doing F to C tier exercises, thanks Jeff!

    • @average.yt.commenter609
      @average.yt.commenter609 Před 3 měsíci +12

      Most muscle to be had

    • @Idiotsincarshere
      @Idiotsincarshere Před 3 měsíci +150

      Just hit bench, flys, and dips. Switch it up every couple months. Lift hard and eat big! Lets get it

    • @jksdo88
      @jksdo88 Před 3 měsíci +12

      I did 1 F tier and 1 A tier exercise, I did wonder why I feel my chest excellent at the A tier exercise and not at F tier exercises at all, now I know the F tier exercise was just not good. Damn if only I had seen this video few months ago I would not have wasted time

    • @KaanYener07
      @KaanYener07 Před 3 měsíci +10

      @@Idiotsincarshere right on man. This is my chest routine on push day and my chest has exploded in size. Bench / incline bench + machine fly + dips is really all you need

    • @minupakumarasinghe3446
      @minupakumarasinghe3446 Před 3 měsíci +38

      @@jksdo88 Eh, better to be doing suboptimal work than no work at all. Don't be too disheartened.

  • @yawdsman
    @yawdsman Před 3 měsíci +6

    Man I love love this new series. You keep doing great work. Love the science input.

  • @JoshHarnett9
    @JoshHarnett9 Před 20 hodinami +1

    Bro this video helped me tune my workout so well and thank you so much!
    The only thing is that idk if defacit pushups or whatever should be in the same tier as bench press, but i guess i didn't do the study.

  • @thatspatb
    @thatspatb Před 3 měsíci +6

    Good work bro. Very clear and crisp, appreciate the knowledge 💪🏾🔥

  • @RyanGetLow
    @RyanGetLow Před 3 měsíci +13

    You the man, Jeff. I enrolled to become a Certified Personal Trainer this week. I will be using your channel as one of my most reliable sources of information. I appreciate all you do, brother.

  • @36itaycohen
    @36itaycohen Před 3 měsíci +7

    love this series! would love see one on arms

  • @waly2370
    @waly2370 Před 18 dny

    Great list my guy 🤝🏻

  • @Avery_nice_guy
    @Avery_nice_guy Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love these videos because I learn a lot from them. I’m new to lifting, just started a weight loss journey, and your videos are good motivation. It’s been fun feeling my body come to life as I build muscles I’ve never used as much.

  • @sorosch6960
    @sorosch6960 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Great video idea, I need sum great shoulder excercises

  • @MrJoshDrums0490
    @MrJoshDrums0490 Před 3 měsíci +29

    I’m currently running your “High Frequency Full Body” program and I absolutely love it, before it I was running the “Pure Bodybuilding” program. So far all of your programs which I’ve done (Powerbuilding vol 1, Pure Bodybuilding ph1, High Frequency Full Body) have been some of the most enjoyable/effective workouts I have ever done!
    I’m so looking forward to Pure Bodybuilding ph2.
    Much love always Jeff! Keep up the amazing work man.

    • @atIXO.
      @atIXO. Před měsícem +1

      (remove this part when posting the comment)

  • @fineartbymattphilleo
    @fineartbymattphilleo Před 3 měsíci

    This is a great comprehensive video on chest exercises. Thank you!

  • @gunsandcommissions
    @gunsandcommissions Před 2 dny

    Love these best and worst of for a single muscle group videos. Please do biceps next. Mine are a weakness, and who doesn't want huge biceps?

  • @tjack3210
    @tjack3210 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Loving these ranking videos Jeff!

  • @krakoa942
    @krakoa942 Před 3 měsíci +5

    My favorite is the cambered-bar bench press. I used to get a little shoulder pain but since I started using a wider grip it feels terrific.

  • @PathOnFIRE
    @PathOnFIRE Před měsícem

    LOOOOOVE these ranked videos Jeff. Please do more!!!!!!!!

  • @dannysilversteinpt26
    @dannysilversteinpt26 Před 27 dny +1

    Awesome video and I totally agree, but I think you missed another s tier exercise… cambered barbell bench press, all the benefits of the regular barbell press but the dip in the bar provides the deepest stretch possible (deeper than a lot of chest press machines actually allow) this makes it the perfect chest exercise when it comes to chest development 🙌🏼

  • @ultimatist
    @ultimatist Před 3 měsíci +17

    Decline deficit push-ups gotta be S-tier for on-the-go pec activation!

    • @JohnDoe-id5ih
      @JohnDoe-id5ih Před 3 měsíci +2

      And they hit upper chest. I'm thinking of adding many reps once a week and just focus on feeling the chest

    • @christian_florez
      @christian_florez Před 3 měsíci +2

      Wide arm pushups with parallettes are gnarly in the best possible way

    • @lorcan8484
      @lorcan8484 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Rings push ups are god tier

  • @fredcatcreedy980
    @fredcatcreedy980 Před 3 měsíci +6

    The best way of training your chest is to confuse it, by taking a pre-workout driving to the gym and then surprising it by not actually doing anything.

  • @Mridul.scentman
    @Mridul.scentman Před měsícem +1

    Decline bench helped me a lot to get good shape to my chest from side angle and lower part of chest

  • @noahcarmona8532
    @noahcarmona8532 Před měsícem

    So glad the press around gets love i started doing it on my own because it always felt like the best activation of my chest.

  • @rounaksubramanian1686
    @rounaksubramanian1686 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Wow this is a very excellent and brilliant video bro telling about this topic of you ranked every chest exercises and keep it up and keep up the good work as always and take care
    Keep smiling always

  • @mspeterson735
    @mspeterson735 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Been waiting for this one after you posted the Back exercises video. Great work jeff! Thank you!

  • @b4wwe
    @b4wwe Před 3 měsíci

    Best and most informative video ever made in youtube regarding a particular workout for a specific muscle group💯❤️

  • @wullfyularen3044
    @wullfyularen3044 Před 3 měsíci

    I am currently using this video and the one about the back exercises to redesign my program to maximize efficiency. Really waiting for the next ones about the other muscle groups👏

  • @MattB90
    @MattB90 Před 3 měsíci +6

    The fact that you changed your mind on dumbbell flies after new research is why you're one of my go-to guys!

  • @Sweet9964
    @Sweet9964 Před 3 měsíci +3

    these rank videos are awesome, please make more of these for other muscle groups!

  • @ashwininamdar
    @ashwininamdar Před 2 měsíci

    This is great! Thank you so much! I hope you will decide to do a video for shoulders, legs, triceps and biceps too.

  • @AndresGutierrez-po4um
    @AndresGutierrez-po4um Před 3 měsíci +1

    Definitely you are the best at explaining exercises, started to implement them and I can for sure feel the difference, ✊💯

  • @Fred_Lifts
    @Fred_Lifts Před měsícem +6

    Bro is literally giving gold away for free

    • @renatomoreira3063
      @renatomoreira3063 Před měsícem +1

      Another fella who literally doesnt know the meaning of the word "literally"

  • @davidperezgonzalez1839
    @davidperezgonzalez1839 Před 3 měsíci +22

    Machines are very good, that's why they are S tier, they are very secure, you can do drop sets very easy, and if you are an older guy with some injuries you can understand that. Some people criticise this concept, but when you are natural and with 20 years of training behind you, you understand that you cannot do 4 barbell exercise to total failure in a training day. That is unrealistic. So it's not that machines are way better than free weights, it's that they are safer and easier. Being away from injuries is number one to progress.

    • @85thunderstruck
      @85thunderstruck Před 3 měsíci +7

      But machines force you to move in a path that may not be very natural to you, especially if you are very short or very tall as there isn't much adjustment

    • @PinningSteroids
      @PinningSteroids Před 3 měsíci +7

      The lying chest press machine at my gym is absolute garbage. The path of movement feels like it’s going to rip my shoulders off and bends tf out of my wrists on the way up. Incline Dumbbell press should’ve been S+

    • @seaofseeof
      @seaofseeof Před 3 měsíci +1

      I think a good machine press is S-tier; and with some positioning you can turn some sub-par full ROM machine presses into an S-tier lenghtened partial machines. Which to me is just as good. My issue with his S-tier placement is just the increased conditionality of the placement. I feel like most machines at most gyms are B-tier at best and don't even allow for a decent lengthened partial. I would've placed them in A myself due to the increased variability of quality of the machine most gym goers have access too. Standard barbells may not reach the same absolute heights as a great chest press machine, but a standard barbell setup tends to be better than most chest press machines most people realistically have access to.

    • @beerdemus2812
      @beerdemus2812 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Most chest press machines I've seen around have shitty movement paths and shit ROM. Maybe some obscure (and expensive) Atlantis chest press feels great, but the cookie cutter machines in most commercial gyms are definitely not superior to a dumbbell chest press. Therefore it's ridiculous to say chest press is S-tier.

    • @amorfati4927
      @amorfati4927 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I mean… we have a “Hammer Strength” or something like that (stereotype of shit quality) lying plate loaded bench press that looks like it moves exactly like the one Jeff is using in the video. ROM is basically the same as a cambered bar bench press and it feels amazing IMO and while I’ve never had problem with my upper body it’s clearly boosted my gains. The biggest shame is when ever I go to use it there’s plates underneath the feet because no one at the gym understands how far the pecs are suppose to stretch.
      Definitely understand what people get at with some cable machines and/or plate loaded when you’re just seated… but the lying machine presses tend to be pretty good even from lack luster companies.

  • @243agent
    @243agent Před 3 měsíci

    Good stuff Jeff, appreciate the info. I'll be adding some of these to my split for sure

  • @zatn1718
    @zatn1718 Před 3 měsíci

    This is an amazing series! I’d like to see biceps next!

  • @nygeek6471
    @nygeek6471 Před 3 měsíci +13

    The incline bench is so good because it’s a flat bench with greater range of motion in the stretched position AND targets the upper pecs more.

    • @anab0lic
      @anab0lic Před 3 měsíci

      no it doesnt.

    • @nygeek6471
      @nygeek6471 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@anab0lic jeff says it himself in the video….

    • @NT-fh7nq
      @NT-fh7nq Před 3 měsíci

      @@nygeek6471why u saying it again then🤣

    • @nygeek6471
      @nygeek6471 Před 3 měsíci

      @@NT-fh7nq what is wrong with you

  • @emgkhall
    @emgkhall Před 3 měsíci +15

    great video, althought im surprised ring pushups arent included. Big stretch, easy progression (put rings higher, a chair/box for the feet and a belt) and the movement pattern allows to put more emphasis on pecs than triceps as you start with a neutral grip and end like you would during flies.
    really cooks my pecs and the pump is insane.

    • @ransomdueck7249
      @ransomdueck7249 Před 3 měsíci +2

      My guess is because it’s to advanced so you have to be very strong already to even be able to one. If you can do them for reps though they are great.

    • @Bootyeater999
      @Bootyeater999 Před 3 měsíci

      Yeah these sound hard

    • @vsauce6664
      @vsauce6664 Před 3 měsíci

      They are not hard at all.

  • @DefenceBrothers
    @DefenceBrothers Před 11 dny

    Hello Jeff Hope you are Good and doing well.. I m from India and enjoying your best and worst exercise series a lot.... Thanks for such kind of videos which shows the pragmatic approach in body building. I want you to make a video on full shoulder workout exercise which include all the delts and also rate them from S to F.
    Thank you so much for these videos learning a lot.. Keep it up. ❤❤❤❤

  • @daniguijar
    @daniguijar Před měsícem

    Hey man! Loving these series. By the end of the video I expected also a "Cross-body standing CABLE flye", right after the dumbbell one, I thought you would mention it and give it at least an A? Hahah I would like to hear your opinion on that.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @nano100lo
    @nano100lo Před 3 měsíci +6

    Dips are the Best and most complete push exercise. They transform you into a bull

  • @instrong
    @instrong Před 3 měsíci +12

    Huge thank you to Jeff for motivating me to start working out, now I'm even trying to become a fitness influencer by making no equipment workouts, hope one day I will help someone like you helped me

  • @scottswingley3878
    @scottswingley3878 Před 3 měsíci

    I love this guy, these videos help me understand lifting and muscle building so much. Thank you!

  • @xCLOx
    @xCLOx Před měsícem

    Dis tier list is a great format keep it up,also can you say if it's for hypertrophy or strength or stamina

  • @Carlucchi
    @Carlucchi Před 3 měsíci +3

    Dude probably had the craziest pump if he did these all on the same day 😂

  • @andrewgilbert9637
    @andrewgilbert9637 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Putting flat and incline DB press on the same tier as barbell presses is insane

  • @dia4888
    @dia4888 Před 3 měsíci

    thank you! your channel is amazing, pleaseee share for Leg Exercises as well 🙏

  • @NabiL_Lam
    @NabiL_Lam Před měsícem

    This channel is underrated it needs 10M subscribers

  • @HJRC_
    @HJRC_ Před 3 měsíci +15

    Honey, wake up! Jeff Nipples just posted!!!

  • @MrOrthodox13
    @MrOrthodox13 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Don't give up on (diamond) pushups and/or decline pushups, especially if properly loaded with a weighted vest. Cheers!

    • @maxwellerickson7066
      @maxwellerickson7066 Před 3 měsíci +3

      More of a tricep exercise, but very good! Weighted vests are a great point, so much better than balancing a weight on your back.

    • @jn1346
      @jn1346 Před 3 měsíci

      Both of these suck

    • @vsauce6664
      @vsauce6664 Před 3 měsíci

      ​​@@jn1346 nah they're great, way better than these dumb fluff and pump cable exercises

    • @MrOrthodox13
      @MrOrthodox13 Před 3 měsíci

      @@jn1346 not as much as you, cheers

    • @jn1346
      @jn1346 Před 3 měsíci

      @@vsauce6664 ridiculous to do Diamond (? Lmao) push-ups or decline pushups for what? Lower chest bias? Do dips like a man. Hop on a decline hammer.

  • @gowk0
    @gowk0 Před měsícem

    I love that you added a clip from Dr Mike there

  • @icfbug
    @icfbug Před 27 dny

    You are the nuts, mate👌🏾👌🏾

  • @damoldcrow
    @damoldcrow Před 3 měsíci +5

    I've become a fan of the reverse grip bench press, hitting the upper pecks especially, and sparing my shoulders for my conventional bench press day.

    • @billkaminsky6977
      @billkaminsky6977 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Yeah, I second the reverse grip bench press, though I’d say that if you’re working out without a spotter, it’s only prudent to do in a Smith machine, unless of course you’re lifting with safeties / power-rack-with-bars.

    • @damoldcrow
      @damoldcrow Před 3 měsíci

      @@billkaminsky6977 So far I've been keeping the weight lower so I can up the reps a bit and grove the lift. There's a split grip that I've played around with that reduces the drop risk.

  • @SamBrickell
    @SamBrickell Před 3 měsíci +3

    You are the most respectable fitness person I know.

  • @JamesTheRealSpeaker3.0_
    @JamesTheRealSpeaker3.0_ Před 3 měsíci

    Great to see the cable press around. Love that exercise and it activates my pec more than almost every other more popular exercises.

  • @NikolaiCherepanov
    @NikolaiCherepanov Před 3 měsíci

    I am beyond glad I stumbled across your channel, it is so hard to find people who actually take the time to cite documented research and data into their findings. I am a pretty lean person sitting at ~150LBs at 6'1 with a size 28 waist, I ingest ~1000 calories a day. I am going to plan to start eating more calories and getting in the gym so I can get myself into a healthy state again and your videos have been super informative and helpful.

  • @FromSimone
    @FromSimone Před 3 měsíci +11

    Fine I’ll work chest today

  • @Diabloisbackk
    @Diabloisbackk Před 3 měsíci +13

    00:00 💪 Chest exercises are ranked based on stretch, tension, feel, and progression potential.
    00:54 ❌ Hex press and plate press are rated low due to limited pec stretch and tension.
    01:50 🏋‍♂ Bench press is effective for chest development but may cause shoulder issues for some.
    02:32 📈 Incline bench press emphasizes upper pecs and is backed by research for overall pec growth.
    03:28 📉 Decline bench press, while effective, has limited range of motion and may not target upper pecs as effectively.
    03:43 🏋‍♂ Flat dumbbell press offers deep pec stretch and smooth resistance but may have limitations with heavy weights.
    04:54 💡 Machine chest press provides stable tension and overload potential, making it an effective chest builder.
    05:35 🤔 Dips offer a massive pec stretch but may cause shoulder issues for some lifters and aren't as smooth in feel.
    06:03 🤸‍♂ Bodyweight push-ups are decent for beginners but may require high reps for effective muscle growth.
    06:46 🔗 Seated cable pec fly offers smooth tension and stability, making it an excellent chest isolation exercise.
    10:18 🏋‍♂ Cable crossovers provide a deep pec stretch and even tension but may lack stability during the movement.

  • @supererik123
    @supererik123 Před měsícem

    Bruh, youre legit. Good stuff.

  • @alison5059
    @alison5059 Před 2 měsíci

    Love this series! Excited for shoulders.

  • @_baller
    @_baller Před 3 měsíci +7

    I think the reason Arnold did the pull over wasn’t for chest or the lats, it was for opening up his rib cage and strengthening those muscles

    • @JohnDoe-id5ih
      @JohnDoe-id5ih Před 3 měsíci +6

      I don't know if I'm wrong, but don't they work the serratus anterior? That's kind of an underrated muscle

    • @sebastiangundolf6740
      @sebastiangundolf6740 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I feel my pecs with pullovers really well, but only if done as second or third exercise for chest. I use it as a finisher and I feel my triceps too after some heavy pushing exercises.
      The comment about serratus anterior is also spot on. It trains the serratus well and I too think it is highly underrated especially for very lean people

    • @IVEdge
      @IVEdge Před 3 měsíci

      DB pullover is an amazing chest exercise. Super intense stretch and the golden era guys knew the stretch was king. Jeff's arms are probably too short to feel it. As a tall guy, taller than Arnold, I feel it a lot in the chest. The cable pullover is for the lats.

  • @jg5z239
    @jg5z239 Před 3 měsíci +12

    how good of a workout is the thug shake?

  • @Karacis
    @Karacis Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome list! My main 2 were ranked S+ and A that Ive been doing for years, glad to see I’ve been doing good ones 💪

  • @robertbaird7653
    @robertbaird7653 Před měsícem

    Brand new to your content.
    Been lifting for a while now but with your explanation and tips I’ve found better improvement in the gym both on the lifting and nutrition side. Thank you so much!

  • @DonnaDK95
    @DonnaDK95 Před 3 měsíci +7

    S Tier:
    1.Machine chest press (S+)
    2.Seated cable pec flye
    A Tier:
    1.Bench press barbell & db
    2.Incline bench press barbell & db
    3.Dips
    4.Deficit pushups
    5.Guillotine press but with dbs
    6.Smith machine press flat and incline
    7.Cable crossover
    8.Pec deck
    9.Db flye
    10.Cable pressaround

  • @KurokamiNajimi
    @KurokamiNajimi Před 3 měsíci +6

    S+
    Ring Push Ups and Ring Dips. Requires little to no weight, deep stretch, and allows you to converge at the top
    S
    Camber Bar Larsen Press, Deficit Push Up, Dips
    A+
    Straight Bar or Dumbbell Larsen (only if you’re using dumbbells that aren’t longer than 14 inches or you use a neutral pronated grip hybrid), Weighted Push Ups (if you can go heavy enough for a set of 30 it’s useful), Barrel Larsen Press
    A
    Above exercises with traditional leg drive, Machine Press
    B+
    Dumbbell Fly
    B
    Band and Cable Fly

    • @nomongosinthaworld
      @nomongosinthaworld Před 3 měsíci +2

      This man watches Bald Omni Man

    • @Pawczan
      @Pawczan Před 3 měsíci

      honestly surprised he didn't mention ring pushups

    • @KurokamiNajimi
      @KurokamiNajimi Před 3 měsíci

      @@nomongosinthaworld Yeah I watch all the “noble natties” first one I found was Alex (I follow him the most) thanks to Greg Doucette making those back and forth videos then I found the others through Alex except GVS. GVS just randomly popped into my feed over time

    • @KurokamiNajimi
      @KurokamiNajimi Před 3 měsíci

      @@nomongosinthaworld Yeah I watch all the noble natties first one I found was Alex thanks to Greg Doucette making those back and forth videos then I found the others through Alex except GVS. GVS just randomly popped into my feed over time

    • @KurokamiNajimi
      @KurokamiNajimi Před 3 měsíci

      @@nomongosinthaworld Yeah I watch all the noble natties first one I found was Alex thanks to GD making those back and forth videos then I found the others through Alex except GVS. GVS just randomly popped into my feed over time

  • @miguelybarra3272
    @miguelybarra3272 Před 2 měsíci

    Man I wish I woulda found Jeff sooner. But Regardless this guy has legit changed my life. I’m beyond grateful for your channel. Keep up the amazing work you do bud!

  • @TheChrisLeone
    @TheChrisLeone Před 3 měsíci +1

    I need to get back into the gym, I've just felt so burned out with my job. I work 40-60 hours in a warehouse and I just feel like I've got no energy to do it. I do remember that once I committed to working out I had more energy than ever, and this video reminded me how much I enjoy learning about exercising and applying the knowledge.
    I also got hurt a few times, but I'm only 26 and I don't want to let my injuries stop me. Not looking for any specific response here, just sharing what's on my mind. Thanks 🙏

  • @roderickmaria2588
    @roderickmaria2588 Před 2 měsíci +262

    I’m training to join the coast guard for every like I’ll do one pushup.

    • @carneasahdude8085
      @carneasahdude8085 Před 2 měsíci +7

      🫡

    • @CanineWolf
      @CanineWolf Před měsícem

      If you happen to get tons of likes, do not do them all at once. You can get Rhabdomyolysis and die or have permanent damage. Good luck getting in!

    • @cwrichardson3
      @cwrichardson3 Před měsícem +7

      Go for Jeff's like numbers. You're not getting that many.

    • @xXxBurnerable
      @xXxBurnerable Před měsícem +6

      Do them every day, with as many at once as possible you'll be golden

    • @Logo-qr3he
      @Logo-qr3he Před 26 dny +4

      If you see this please don't join the Coast Guard I feel like you could do better with army/navy trust me

  • @LorenzoBertotti
    @LorenzoBertotti Před 3 měsíci +7

    Who wants shoulders next?
    👇

  • @michaelhood2312
    @michaelhood2312 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I would love to hear your take on great calf exercises next!!

  • @liamneimeth3980
    @liamneimeth3980 Před měsícem

    i’ve been having a hard time building a lower chest i really don’t know what to do anymore