When sculpting a chiseled chest is a goal of yours it pays to go “old school” and apply the time tested and proven exercises from the Classic Physique Artists such as Vince Gironda.
Physique Artists train for looks (cosmetics), take pride in their body, training, and health while embracing the journey and the joy of the process. Here are two outstanding chest exercises as prescribed by the Classic Physique Artist Vince Gironda…
Gironda Dips
There is another variation of these wide grip V-bar Dips where you face toward the open end of the “V” and have your palms facing outward. Here’s a demonstration…
Gironda Dips Variation #2
Not every physique artist has the strength to perform Gironda Dips and not every physique artist has a V-Bar Dip station or wide grip dip station available to them. For these body sculptors Vince Gironda was known to prescribe Decline Cable Fly’s as demonstrated here…
Gironda Dips Alternative Exercise
Notice that the cables are being pulled toward the groin area rather than above the chest. This motion is designed to target the lower pec region.
Give these exercises a try and be sure to let me know how they feel.
Also, if you are a fan of Classic Physique Training like I am, I recommend that you check out the book Vince Gironda: Legend and Myth. There’s some golden nuggets in there that can add some spice to your body sculpting lifestyle.
Sculpt a Masterpiece,
Scott Tousignant
About The Author
Scott Tousignant, BHK, is a Certified Fitness Consultant with a passion for transforming fitness enthusiasts into physique artists. His most recent program, Metabolic Masterpiece guides you through the process of sculpting your body into a work of art, by applying what Scott has coined, “The A.T.T.R.A.C.T. Formula.
With his synergistic, boredom busting body sculpting workouts you will melt stubborn fat and gain muscle while skyrocketing your metabolism!