With men, a body part that receives a lot of gym attention is the chest. The chest is one of the most important muscle groups to get into proportion. Some men desire more bulk so they lift bigger weights with fewer reps and take longer rest periods between sets. Some desire a more toned, firm chest, so they lower the weight and rest period but increase the reps. Although a lot of men have a specific goal in mind there are plenty who are unsure whether a bigger chest is better, or if tone and definition is the way to go. Fear not - you can obtain all round results simply by mixing up the exercises you perform each week.

Your back is the muscle group in your body most likely to be picked last or forgotten. Most gym goers do not spend enough time working their back or, as in most cases, just don’t work it at all, instead choosing to focus more on their chest at the front. What you then have is an impressive mass of muscle on your front and a flat weak surface behind. So why do so many people ignore exercising their back? The main reason is that we tend to work the muscles that we can see most clearly in the mirror such our chest, abs and biceps. As we work these muscles we can literally see them ’pump up’ in front of us - which can be an impressive site, building confidence and satisfaction. We automatically see ourselves in the mirrors as we imagine others would see us. Simply put, we ignore our backs for the reason that we assume if we can’t see our backs, no one else will. About half the time when you are first noticed you will actually have your back towards the person, whether it be at the bar or as you stand in a group of friends. Therefore it’s vital that your back stands out and screams power and masculinity.