Men's Fitness: Chest Exercise

Here is the sad truth: go to any beach or pool and you will see many men who have lost significant muscle tone in their chests and have way too much belly fat.

Today's focus: The Chest.

Chest muscles are one of the first to atrophy when you stop lifting weights

* The pectoralis is rarely used in most men's daily activities. How often do you push heavy weight away from your chest?

* A weak chest can sabotage your posture.

* A small chest can make your belly look bigger.

How to regain Your Chest Muscles and Take your Shirt off this Summer with Confidence:

* Work out 3 days a week

* Vary your workouts and perform them in waves or in what is known as undulating periodization.

* Routines will focus on chest presses, pushups, dips and chest cable pulls

* Use a trainer to safely spot the weight, create varied routines every week and push your performance.