EPISODE · Jul 17, 2023 · 28 MIN
Should Women Train Chest? | PD Podcast Ep.123
from Physique Development Podcast · host Physique Development
**Before we get started, just a friendly reminder that our newest drop of band tees launch in just TWO DAYS (07/19). If you want early access, be sure you sign up for out email list at the link below.** In today's episode, we discuss a question that we constantly get asked: "Should women train their chest?" While the answer may seem simple, we dive into the difference between growing and maintaining, daily activities that are improved through training chest, and how bigger chest muscles burn more calories. Yep, you heard that right. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (0:30) Colors, wheels, and doors... (3:03) Today's topic: should women train chest? (4:11) The difference between GROWING your chest and maintaining (6:43) Why it's important to train chest even if you're trying to focus on other muscle groups (8:33) Reasons to train chest after a breast augmentation (11:02) Daily activities that can be improved through chest training (13:27) Chest training and its impact on breathing (17:10) More chest work = better delts? (17:55) Bigger chest muscles burn more calories (18:49) Our favorite chest movements (23:11) Common mistakes when training chest (27:57) So... should women train chest? Sign up for exclusive merch emails - https://bit.ly/3rks5IO Additional Resources: Should Women Train Chest? Here's Our Answer! - https://youtu.be/L6LFPLCGDK0 Chest playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniTxbfpqJav1qlR3_GEk4udC Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
What this episode covers
**Before we get started, just a friendly reminder that our newest drop of band tees launch in just TWO DAYS (07/19). If you want early access, be sure you sign up for out email list at the link below.** In today's episode, we discuss a question that we constantly get asked: "Should women train their chest?" While the answer may seem simple, we dive into the difference between growing and maintaining, daily activities that are improved through training chest, and how bigger chest muscles burn more calories. Yep, you heard that right. As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode. Timestamps: (0:00) About today's episode (0:30) Colors, wheels, and doors... (3:03) Today's topic: should women train chest? (4:11) The difference between GROWING your chest and maintaining (6:43) Why it's important to train chest even if you're trying to focus on other muscle groups (8:33) Reasons to train chest after a breast augmentation (11:02) Daily activities that can be improved through chest training (13:27) Chest training and its impact on breathing (17:10) More chest work = better delts? (17:55) Bigger chest muscles burn more calories (18:49) Our favorite chest movements (23:11) Common mistakes when training chest (27:57) So... should women train chest? Sign up for exclusive merch emails - https://bit.ly/3rks5IO Additional Resources: Should Women Train Chest? Here's Our Answer! - https://youtu.be/L6LFPLCGDK0 Chest playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX764SrJPniTxbfpqJav1qlR3_GEk4udC Have questions for future episodes or have a topic you'd like us to cover? Submit them here - https://forms.gle/AEu5vMKNLDfmc24M7 Looking to hire the last coach you'll ever need? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/ewAMxk1w Interested in competition prep? Apply here - https://physiquedevelopment.typeform.com/to/Ii2UNA For more videos, articles, and information, head to - https://physiquedevelopment.com To follow the team on Instagram: Coach Alex - https://www.instagram.com/alexbush__ Coach Sue - https://www.instagram.com/suegainz Physique Development - https://www.instagram.com/physiquedevelopment_ If you would like to support Physique Development and this podcast, please head over to your favorite podcast app and leave us a rating and review! This goes a long way in supporting this podcast and helps us continue to bring high-quality, honest, content to you in the form of a podcast. Thank you for listening and we will see you all next time! ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2023, Physique Development LLC. All rights reserved.
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