The chest is one of the most impressive parts of any person's physique. In fact, having a toned, muscular chest is one of the most attractive things that any person can have. With all of the effort that goes into chest training, I thought I would give 5 helpful tips on how to make the most of your gym time.

1. When doing a bench press lower the bar TO YOUR CHEST. This is one of the most common mistakes made in gyms. If you do not lower the bar to the point where the bar touches your chest you will not engage all of the fibers in your pectoral muscles. Full rage of motion is important for any movement, especially this one.

2. Don't forget pullovers. Simple dumbbell pullovers were a favorite of all of the golden era bodybuilders, but they seem to be much less popular today. This is unfortunate as they stimulate the pectoral muscle in a way that no other move can.

3. Cross your arms when doing cable crossovers. When doing cable crossovers, do not simply touch your hands together at the apex of your rep. Cross one arm over the other on each rep, and alternate which arm goes in front each time. This extends your range of motion and causes more muscle tissue to be stimulated.

4. Use dumbbells and barbells both. They stimulate your muscles in slightly different ways, and can help you get more chest development. If you usually do decline presses with a barbell, switch it up and do it with dumbbells and your muscles will respond.

5. Eat sufficient protein. Yes, I know this is not exactly a chest-specific tip, but SO many times the reason people don't get the body they want despite years of hard training is insufficient protein intake. Add a protein filled meal to your diet plan if your chest feels like it is coming up short.

Follow this advice to get the chest of your dreams as quickly as possible!