Pec Crushers
This chest exercise mainly works your upper chest and middle chest, with help from your lower chest and serratus anterior. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
10-20
How to do Pec Crushers
Stand up with arms in front of you, fists clenched, and palms facing the ceiling. While keeping your elbows locked, engage your chest muscles and bring your hands up, squeezing your chest.
Common mistakes
Bending the elbows during the movement. Not fully engaging the chest muscles or using other muscles to compensate.
Breathing
Exhale as you bring your hands up and squeeze your chest; inhale as you lower your hands back down.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Upper Chest, Middle Chest
Secondary Muscles
Lower Chest, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Shoulders
