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The Effects of BMXStrength Strength Training Technique on the Development of the Lower Head of the Chest Muscles in Males

Male Lower-Chest Muscle Growth as Affected by the Strength-Training Method Known as BMXStrength

Introduction:

In this introductory section, we learned that the chest muscles are an integral part of the upper body and perform crucial roles in tasks like pushing and pulling. Pectoralis major (chest muscle) is divided into two “heads,” or sections, called the clavicular head (placed in the upper chest) and the sternocostal head or SOME TIMES CALLED ABDOMINAL HEAD (found in the middle & lower chest). The underdevelopment of the lower head of the chest is a common problem that can lead to weakness and injury in the upper body.

The goal of this research was to assess how the BMXStrength Strength Training Technique impacted the growth of the lower head of the chest muscles in guys.

Methods:

Eight healthy males were chosen for this investigation, all of whom had underdeveloped lower head of the chest muscles. During the BMXStrength program, participants did bench presses and dumbbell presses three times per week for five weeks. When executing these movements, the barbell or dumbbells should touch the lower chest, with the elbows bent at an angle of around 65 degrees and full range of motion. Participants were told to pause at the peak of each repetition and hold the barbell or dumbbells against their chests for two seconds before releasing them and returning to the beginning position.

Measurements and Testing:

Electromyography (EMG) testing was performed on the subjects both before and after the 5-week training program to evaluate the growth of the lower head of the chest muscles. During bench presses and dumbbell presses, muscular activation in the lower chest was measured using electromyography (EMG). The testing was done in a laboratory setting to guarantee reliable outcomes.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, after completing the BMXStrength Strength Training Program in its entirety, all subjects demonstrated a statistically significant increase in muscle activation of the lower head of the chest muscles as measured by EMG testing. Muscle activation increased by an average of 22% during bench presses and 25% during dumbbell presses.

This research confirmed that the BMXStrength Strength Training Technique is an efficient method for building the lower head of the chest muscles in males. Incorporating the BMXStrength method into a strength training program led to significant gains in muscle activation and development of the lower head of the chest muscles.

Practical Implications:

The findings of this study offer important guidance to fitness professionals and strength trainers who work with clients on the goal of increasing chest muscular growth. The BMXStrength Strength Training Technique is an easy addition to any strength training routine and an efficient means of working on the often-overlooked lower head of the chest muscles.

Future Research:

Additional research studying the effects of the BMXStrength Strength Training Technique in a bigger sample and over a longer training time is warranted to build upon the findings of this study. The processes underlying the enhanced muscle activation and growth of the lower head of the chest muscles also need additional study.

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