Pectoralis Major
Musculus pectoralis major
The large fan-shaped muscle of the chest; central to all pressing movements.
- Exercises
- 147
- As primary
- 84
- Group
- Chest
- Works with
- Anterior Deltoid
Best moves for it
Function
Shoulder flexion, adduction, internal rotation and horizontal adduction.
Origin
Clavicle, sternum and the upper costal cartilages.
Insertion
Lateral lip of the intertubercular groove of the humerus.
Synergists / Antagonists
Gym exercises for this muscle
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Incline Push-Up Reverse Grip
Chest · Body only
Incline Push-Up Wide
Chest · Body only
Isometric Wipers
Chest · Body only
Push Up To Side Plank
Chest · Body only
Push-Up Wide
Chest · Body only
Push-Ups With Feet Elevated
Chest · Body only
Pushups
Chest · Body only
Pushups (Close And Wide Hand Positions)
Chest · Body only
Clock Push-Up
Chest · Body only
Single-Arm Push-Up
Chest · Body only
Alternating Floor Press
Chest · Kettlebells
Bench Press - With Bands
Chest · Bands
Atlas set · written by hand
Movements with hand-written form cues and common mistakes.