{"id":114815,"date":"2025-12-08T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/?p=114815"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:44:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:44:53","slug":"30-min-upper-chest-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-upper-chest-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 30-min\u00a0upper-chest workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ upper-chest workout \/ 30 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Incline chest press machine, dumbbells, gym bench &amp; cable station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We often think of training big muscle groups (like legs, back or chest) as if each one worked as a single unit.<\/strong> But inside those larger muscles are smaller, more specific areas that deserve their own attention. Take the chest, for example: it&#8217;s made of upper and lower portions, and different exercises target each one differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we\u2019re focusing on the upper portion with this <strong>upper-chest workout<\/strong>. It includes <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, each performed for <strong>12 to 15 reps across 3 sets<\/strong>. Take <strong>1 minute<\/strong> to rest between sets and exercises. The full session should take you around <strong>30 minutes to complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incline chest press&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incline dumbbell squeeze press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low to high cable fly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decline push-up<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s pump your upper chest!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trial.evofitness.eu\/ch\/?lang=en&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog-banner&amp;utm_campaign=trial\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png\" alt=\"evo at trial cta 1day blog male\" class=\"wp-image-114637\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/evo-at-trial-cta-1day-blog-male-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT SETUP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 to 15 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 minute rest between sets &amp; exercises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Incline chest press machine, dumbbells, gym bench &amp; cable station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WORKOUT EXERCISE LIST<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 sets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 \u2013 INCLINE CHEST PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 to 15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lean back and press your feet actively onto the floor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a symmetrical grip that lets your forearms stand almost parallel to the floor in the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core and press forward and up with as much as possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your back stays in contact with the cushion behind you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mj9RknF1VMA?si=i6wtQx44c3ZRbATn\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2013 INCLINE DUMBBELL SQUEEZE PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 to 15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lie back on an incline bench holding a dumbbell in each hand above your chest, palms facing each other.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the dumbbells together so they\u2019re touching. Keep that squeeze throughout the movement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower the weights slowly to just above your chest, maintaining tension between them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the dumbbells back up, continuing to press them together at the top.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on control and constant tension across your upper chest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MuCNFP2nq8o?si=WcrbCXWeVZ6DRs4H\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2013 LOW TO HIGH CABLE FLY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 to 15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set both pulleys on a cable crossover machine to the lowest position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stand in the centre, holding a handle in each hand with palms facing forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a slight bend in your elbows, draw the cables upward and together in front of your chest in a sweeping arc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause for a second at the top and squeeze your chest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slowly return to the starting position, keeping control of the movement throughout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tHw7oDCTXds?si=ri7_eGPE7dvYFoOB\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 \u2013 DECLINE PUSH-UP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12 to 15 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place your feet on a bench, and your hands on the floor slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engage your core and keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your chest towards the floor until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push through your palms to return to the starting position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"width:100%; max-width:800px; aspect-ratio:16\/9; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;\"> \n  <iframe \n  src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LejS389udW0?si=Y6tezojAQJ8Ob3cr\" \n  title=\"YouTube video player\" \n  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" \n  referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" \n  allowfullscreen \n  loading=\"lazy\" \n  style=\"position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; border:0; border-radius:20px;\"> \n  <\/iframe> \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Select your next workout following this upper-chest session:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-posterior-chain-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min\u202fposterior-chain workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15min-amrap-barbell-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min AMRAP barbell workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-back-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min back strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-emom-dumbbell-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min EMOM dumbbell workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min cardio workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-full-body-halloween-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min full-body Halloween workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-ladder-challenge-for-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min ladder challenge for strength<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/24-min-amrap-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">24-min AMRAP strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-front-chain-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min front-chain strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-gluteus-medius-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min gluteus medius strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/12min-metabolic-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12-min metabolic strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lat-workout-for-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min lat workout for strength<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo ch standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-114609\" style=\"width:1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/evo-ch-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-720x316.png 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ALL LEVELS \/ upper-chest workout \/ 30 minutes Equipment: Incline chest press machine, dumbbells, gym bench &amp; 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