Building Chest Mass, HOW??

[luto199]

2 things i need to know and i'll try

1. Proper Way to do weighted dips

2. "Time Under Tension" WTF does that mean lol? I'm guessing low reps, lifting very slowly?

 

[casualbb]

"Time Under Tension" is a term thrown around a lot that's a little less important than people generally think it is. It refers to the total time you spend actually moving a weight. A certain time under tension is required for growth, but it's MUCH lower than people generally think. I'd say as long as you're doing 10 total reps (controlled cadence) of a given exercise it'll be productive.

-casualbb

 

[luto199]

Is this the proper way to do the weighted dips you guys were telling me to do.
http://www.exrx.net/WeightExercises/PectoralSternal/WtChestDip.html

 

[casualbb]

Yep, that's it. Note the slight forward bend, elbows flaring out -- shifts stress to the pecs. Kinda like a decline press.

-casualbb

 

[Debaser]

Yes, dips are great because they're far less technical than the bench press. They, like declines, also make use of the full function of the pectorals, which is to bring the arms DOWN as well as push out.