Clearly, there are reasons why women would be averse to training their pecs. And I am sympathetic to the societal pressures that impart many of the misunderstood viewpoints that have been allowed to fester. But effective chest training doesn’t have to involve hyper-masculinization. Or pecs bulging out of your turtleneck.

Performance-enhancing substances encompass a broad range of substances used to enhance any human activity. While anabolic steroids represent a clear example, the categorization isn’t always clear-cut. For instance, caffeine’s classification as a PES is debated. This ambiguity highlights the complex interplay of factors determining what constitutes a PES. Types of

A general warm-up is a way to systemically prepare your entire body for the impending training. Generally, this will include 5-10 minutes of low-intensity cardio, soft tissue manipulation (i.e., foam rolling), and any specific mobility/activation drills performed for the muscle group that is about to be trained.  During this period,