Towering Torso

Upper body workout for substantial mass.

- Debraj Shome

BE IT THE ARMOUR-PLATED CHEST OR CHIS-elled washboard abs, most of us step into the gym to achieve that well-defined torso. Achieving this may not come easy as it requires consistency, a nutritious diet and variations in workouts. You don’t need to spend hours in the gym to get this perfect. For someone looking to pack on some serious upper body muscle, one of the top priorities needs to be to determine which workout works best for you and get the needle moving right away.

Pullover for chest and shoulders

Athletes love this exercise since it is the best way to gain substantial muscle mass at the chest, lats and the rib cage. The chest muscles need to be worked through multiple angles to maximise muscular development. Incorporating pullovers help to achieve thick back and chest muscles. While working the upper body, this form of exercise also effectively works the triceps and lats. Another advantage of pullovers is that they test stabiliser muscles, the support muscles that help move the weight. Therefore it’s important to develop these muscles to ensure steady support. Practice results in improved flexibility.

STEPS

Lie on a bench supporting your shoulders and upper back, and the hips at a slightly lower angle.

The feet should be flat on the floor at shoulder width. Grab dumbbells with both hands overhead. Breathing is the key to best results.

Start with dumbbells over your chest and elbows bent 10 to 15 degrees.