Where do you place your chest exercises in your library?

• Start it (means it has to be in the program)
• Sixth Man (its in your rotation but not an essential piece - bring it out when you need it to impact)
• Bench it (these don't get used and see no love)

In this conversation, hosts Craig Turner (@CTSPORTSCIENCE) and Justin Rey (@JREY.STRENGTH) delve into various chest exercises, discussing their personal favorites, the effectiveness of different techniques, and the importance of fitting the right exercises to the individual.

They explore the cambered bar bench press, dumbbell variations, push-ups, and machine training, while also addressing the limitations of certain exercises like the decline bench press (that may end up being benched - literally).

The discussion emphasizes the significance of stability and proper form in achieving optimal results for both bodybuilding and athletic performance in basketball.

THE REAK TALK:

💪 The cambered bar bench press as the best conventional chest press?
🏀 Dumbbell bench press gives more degrees of freedom — perfect for athletes
🧠 Does the mind-muscle connection enhance workout effectiveness?
✊ Push-ups can be a valuable exercise for basketball players — if done right
⚠️ Decline bench press — the deadliest chest press?
🎯 Cable flys can target the chest more effectively than presses!
🧱 Stability in exercises is crucial for performance, muscle growth, and decreasing risk
🔥 Guillotine press is a unique variation worth trying (at least in your warm-up)
🔄 Incorporating variety in chest training can lead to better results than one "optimal" exercise

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