Chest / Pectorals Bodyweight Exercise Video and Advice Guide

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	Basic Bench Pushups - The basic bench pushups are another simple, effective upper body weight exercise using an easier technique than the previous exercise for building strength, tone and shape of the shoulders, chest and arms. This exercise is more ideal for beginners. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the basic bench pushups
	Basic Pushups - The basic pushups are a simple, effective upper body weight exercise designed using a simple, strong technique for building strength, tone and shape to the shoulders, chest and arm muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the basic pushups
	Clap Pushups - The clap pushups are a very strong, advanced upper body weight exercise designed using a very controlled, powerful technique for building strength, shape and tone of the shoulders, chest and upper arms. This exercise will also increase overall endurance and stamina. Read more about the clap pushups
	Fitness Ball Reverse Pushups - The fitness ball reverse pushups are a slightly strong but more controlled swiss ball exercise designed using a strong technique for building strength and shape of the shoulders, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the fitness ball reverse pushups
	Leg Raised Clap Pushups - The leg raised clap pushups are another very strong, advanced upper body weight exercise designed using an isolated, supported technique for building strength, shape and tone of the chest and shoulder muscles. This exercise will also increase overall stamina and endurance. Read more about the leg raised clap pushups
	Leg Raised Pushups - The leg raised pushups are a strong, balanced upper body weight exercise using a slightly more advanced technique position for building strength, tone and shape to the shoulders, chest and upper arms. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the leg raised pushups
	Pushup Bar Leg Raised Pushups - The pushup bar leg raised pushups are a strong, well supported upper body weight exercise designed using a long range technique for building strength, shape ant tone of the shoulders, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the pushup bar leg raised pushups
	Pushup Bar Pushups - The pushup bar pushups are a simple, strong upper body weight exercise designed using controlled, long range technique for building overall strength, shape and tone of the shoulder, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the pushup bar pushups
	Smith Machine High Pushups - The smith machine high bar pushups are the easiest variation of body weight pushup using the smith machine. This exercise uses a simple technique designed for building overall strength and shape of the shoulders, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine high pushups
	Smith Machine High Reverse Bar Pushups - The smith machine high reverse bar pushups are a strong variation of upper body weight exercise. This time you will be using a far more isolated technique for strengthening the chest, shoulder and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine high reverse bar pushups
	Smith Machine High Reverse Pushups - The smith machine high reverse pushups are a slightly less demanding body weight exercise than the previous. This exercise again focuses on the chest, tricep and shoulder muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine high reverse pushups
	Smith Machine Low Pushups - The smith machine low bar pushups are another, stronger variation of a previous exercise designed using a collection of strong technique for building muscle strength of the chest, shoulders and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine low pushups
	Smith Machine Low Reverse Bar Pushups - The smith machine low reverse bar pushups are an amateur based exercise designed using a strong, isolated technique for building strength and shape of the chest, shoulders and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine low reverse bar pushups
	Smith Machine Low Reverse Clap Pushups - The smith machine low reverse clap pushups are a very strong, upper body weight exercise. This exercise uses a powerful technique for building overall strength and endurance. Read more about the smith machine low reverse clap pushups
	Smith Machine Low Reverse Pushups - The smith machine low reverse pushups are another simple, yet versatile exercise designed using an isolated technique for building muscle strength and shape of the shoulder, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine low reverse pushups
	Smith Machine Mid Pushups - The smith machine mid bar pushups are a simple, yet strong upper body weight exercise with a technique designed to increase overall strength, tone and shape of the chest, shoulder and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine mid pushups
	Smith Machine Mid Reverse Bar Pushups - The smith machine mid reverse bar pushups are a strong body weight exercise designed using pushup bar to increase the strength of this exercise. This exercise focuses on the shoulder, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine mid reverse bar pushups
	Smith Machine Mid Reverse Clap Pushups - The smith machine mid reverse clap pushups are a very demanding exercise designed using the bar of the smith machine at a risen level. This exercise will focus on building strength and endurance of the shoulder chest and tricep muscles. Read more about the smith machine mid reverse clap pushups
	Smith Machine Mid Reverse Pushups - The smith machine mid reverse bar pushups are a strong variation of this repeating exercise. This exercise uses the bar of the smith machine at a higher level to strengthen the exercise. This exercise focuses on the shoulders, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the smith machine mid reverse pushups
	Wall Pushups - The wall pushups are a simple, effective, free standing upper body weight exercise designed using a simple technique for building strength, shape and tone to the shoulders, chest and tricep muscles. This exercise is ideal for beginners. This exercise includes three technique descriptions. Read more about the wall pushups

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Chest ( Pectorals ) Bodyweight Exercise Advice Guide - Exercises for Building Strength and Shape