Ep 140: Hypertrophy Guide: Pecs - Rebel Performance Radio

Episode 140

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9th Oct 2022

Ep 140: Hypertrophy Guide: Pecs

Want bigger, more defined pecs?

If so, then the episode today is for you.

We break down:

  1. What are the best exercises for pec hypertrophy
  2. What’s the ideal training frequency for pec hypertrophy
  3. How many total sets per week should you hit when training pecs
  4. Which is best - barbells vs. dumbbells vs. machines
  5. And much more…

Tune in below to discover a step-by-step hypertrophy guide for building and developing your pecs

What You'll Learn in this Episode:

  • [05:40] What are the best exercises to choose from when focusing on pec hypertrophy
  • [11:15] Why dumbbells may be a better option for you than a barbell
  • [14:15] What’s happening at the pec during pressing
  • [18:25] Favorite exercises for building the upper pec
  • [23:00] How to do a pec fly efficiently
  • [28:40] The order of operations for pec development: barbell vs. dumbbells vs. cables
  • [33:15] How to appropriately set up dumbbell presses
  • [34:38] Where dips fall into the pec development equation
  • [38:18] How many times per week should you be hitting pecs and what should your working sets look like

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Rebel Performance Radio is a podcast for former athletes turned busy professionals looking to optimize their physique, health and performance. Each week we light your brain on fire with some of the top coaches, athletes, scientists, dudes, and gals on the planet to help you look, feel and perform at your highest level. We talk all things training, nutrition, movement, and lifestyle with a healthy amount of banter, movie quotes, and predator handshakes sprinkled on top. New episodes air every Monday morning. Why not start your week with us?