"How much can you bench bro?" It's a Monday afternoon and you arrive at the gym and what you see is most of the guys training the chest.
Every bodybuilder wants impressive pecs, but how many possess them, and what do they do to achieve them? To build a big chest, there are 5 key areas to focus on; 1 Weight The day you can bench 500lbs is the day you don't have to worry about your chest size anymore.
Try and increase the weight every week by a small amount.
Switching to a heavy weight low rep powerlifting approach can increase your bench press rapidly - these strength gains will translate into muscle gain.
2 Incline benches Don't limit yourself to only doing the flat bench, inclines add size and shape to the upper pecs, creating a much more impressive looking physique.
3 Balance Many beginning lifters make the mistake of only training what they can see in the mirror.
Over time this can lead to shoulder injuries, so don't neglect to train the back with equal volume and intensity.
Heavy rows and deadlifts will ensure a balanced physique, in terms of injury prevention and physique development.
4 Injury prevention Always stretch and warm up thoroughly  - gradually build up to your working set weight.
Its also important to train the rotator cuff muscles after every chest workout with 2-3 sets.
When going heavy it's always safer to use a spotter.
5 Form Last but not least always lift with strict form with a controlled negative.
Good technique helps to prevent injury and allows you to lift more weight.