{"id":56721,"date":"2026-02-02T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/?p=56721"},"modified":"2026-02-16T12:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T11:36:16","slug":"20-min-lower-chest-strength-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-lower-chest-strength-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Workout of the week: 20-min lower-chest strength workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>ALL LEVELS <\/strong>\/ lower-chest<strong> <\/strong>strength workout \/ 20 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equipment<\/strong>: Smith machine, gym bench&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;chest press&nbsp;machine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s one of those classic gym dreams: walking in, grabbing a bench, and magically building a chest that looks and feels good.<\/strong> However, we all know that results require work; <strong>plus, most chest routines heavily rely on upper-chest exercises, while the lower chest receives barely any attention. But the lower portion is what gives your pecs that sharp, sculpted shape everyone wants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help you fix that. This <strong>lower-chest strength workout<\/strong> has <strong>4 exercises<\/strong>, all with <strong>8 reps<\/strong>, which means you should focus on using heavier weights than usual. You&#8217;ll complete <strong>4 sets<\/strong>, <strong>resting 1 minute between exercises and rounds<\/strong>. In total, this workout will take you around <strong>20 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smith machine chest press&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incline push-up&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chest press&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated dip&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready? Let&#8217;s do this!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/memberships\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png\" alt=\"evo at standard sales campaign blog en\" class=\"wp-image-56816\" style=\"width:1024px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en.png 1024w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-960x422.png 960w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-480x211.png 480w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-640x281.png 640w, https:\/\/evofitness.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/evo-at-standard-sales-campaign-blog-en-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>8 reps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>20 minutes total&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment: Smith machine, gym bench&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;chest press&nbsp;machine<\/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>4 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 &#8211; SMITH MACHINE CHEST PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set up a flat bench beneath the Smith machine and lie down with your eyes aligned under the bar.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your feet firmly on the floor and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unrack&nbsp;the bar and lower it in a controlled motion toward the middle of your chest, keeping your elbows slightly tucked.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the bar back up until your arms are extended, without locking the elbows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower with control and repeat.&nbsp;<\/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\/jJc0S9pIOTA?si=1ncfnpRk64YERd6I\" \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 &#8211; INCLINE PUSH-UP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stand facing a bench or box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder width and walk your feet back until your body forms a straight line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower your chest toward the edge of the bench, keeping your core tight and your elbows close to your body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push yourself back up until your arms are extended without locking the elbows.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move smoothly through each rep.<\/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\/VzT0saI21r8?si=UfNjrj7DYMtPam71\" \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 &#8211; CHEST PRESS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit on the machine with your feet flat on the floor and your back pressed firmly against the pad. Adjust the seat so the handles are at mid-chest level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grip the handles and brace your core.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Push the handles forward until your arms are extended without locking the elbows.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pause briefly, then return slowly to the starting position with control.&nbsp;<\/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\/yPKkmOO26_0?si=RsU5b42nt97Nl4Vp\" \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 &#8211; SEATED DIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8 reps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust the seat so the handles sit at chest height.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit tall with your feet placed on the footrests and grab the handles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the handles down by extending your arms and squeezing your triceps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return slowly to the start position under control.<\/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\/BthoXcNi69Y?si=BaBM5Newv_HY5Kmh\" \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\">Choose below your next challenge after this lower-chest strength workout:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-hiit-push-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min HIIT push workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-upper-back-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min upper back workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-dumbbell-upper-body-strength\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min dumbbell upper-body strength<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-kettlebell-strength-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min kettlebell strength workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/10-min-amrap-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10-min AMRAP cardio workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-christmas-circuit-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min Christmas circuit workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/25-min-rotational-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25-min rotational workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/30-min-upper-chest-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">30-min upper-chest workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/en\/blog\/move\/20-min-posterior-chain-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20-min posterior-chain workout&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/evofitness.at\/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.at\/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.at\/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.at\/en\/blog\/move\/15-min-cardio-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15-min cardio workout<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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