Chest workout: Working out the chest means working out the pectoral muscles, better known as the “pecs.” While the pecs are the largest muscles in the chest, there are actually several smaller muscles that support the pectoral muscles, including the latissimus dorsi muscles (or “lats”) on the sides of the chest and the trapezius muscle around the shoulders. Here’s a look at some top exercises to build your strength and size while helping support your overall daily movement. Getting started: To make sure you work all the chest muscles, include a mix of motions in your chest workout routine: Press using the flat or incline bench, dumbbells, or bar, or seated machine chest press. Lift using the parallel bars, floor, or bench. Pull using the cable fly bench, dumbbells, or cable crossovers. If you’re a beginner, meet with a trainer to make sure you are following a good program with proper form during the exercises. Consider starting with a lower weight to reduce your risk of injury. You sho...