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Pectoralis Major

Musculus pectoralis major

Pectoralis Major (Musculus pectoralis major)

The large fan-shaped muscle of the chest; central to all pressing movements.

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.

How this muscle is trained

Pectoralis Major is worked as the primary target in 5 of the 30 exercises listed here, and as a supporting muscle in the rest. The equipment those exercises use: Barbell, Dumbbell, Chest Press Machine, Pec Deck Machine, Bodyweight, Kettlebells.

Synergists / Antagonists

Exercises that train this muscle

Gym exercises for this muscle

Alternating Floor PressAlternating Floor PressKettlebellsAround The WorldsAround The WorldsDumbbellBarbell Bench Press - Medium GripBarbell Bench Press - Medium GripBarbellBarbell Guillotine Bench PressBarbell Guillotine Bench PressBarbellBarbell Incline Bench Press - Medium GripBarbell Incline Bench Press - Medium GripBarbellBehind Head Chest StretchBehind Head Chest StretchOtherBench Press - With BandsBench Press - With BandsBandsBent-Arm Dumbbell PulloverBent-Arm Dumbbell PulloverDumbbellBodyweight FlyesBodyweight FlyesE-Z Curl BarButterflyButterflyMachineCable Chest PressCable Chest PressCableCable CrossoverCable CrossoverCableCable Iron CrossCable Iron CrossCableChain PressChain PressOtherChest And Front Of Shoulder StretchChest And Front Of Shoulder StretchOtherChest Push from 3 point stanceChest Push from 3 point stanceMedicine BallChest Push (multiple response)Chest Push (multiple response)Medicine BallChest Push (single response)Chest Push (single response)Medicine BallChest Push with Run ReleaseChest Push with Run ReleaseMedicine BallChest Stretch on Stability BallChest Stretch on Stability BallExercise BallClock Push-UpClock Push-UpBody OnlyCross Over - With BandsCross Over - With BandsBandsDecline Barbell Bench PressDecline Barbell Bench PressBarbellDecline Dumbbell Bench PressDecline Dumbbell Bench PressDumbbell
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