Chest size "problem"

[rashie85]

Hey peeps,

Not new to the forum, but first time posting. I'm hoping i can get some advice on a "problem" I have with the size of my chest. The issue is that my chest is too big. I know some of you might find that this would be a blessing like most of my friends, but i find that it is disproportionate compared to the rest of my body.
My body type can fall under the MESOMORPH category since i gain muscle and bulk very very easily which i am not complaining about at all. But due to my height (165cm / 5'4 feet ) i've been told my chest is too big for my frame and i also find that a lot of fat get stored in my chest area compared to anywhere else resulting in what i fear to be future man boobs.

I dont do chest excercises as much anymore. Just push ups variations and flies are enough to keep good chest gains, if i do any more the bulk keeps on piling on.

I do intense cardio exercises 2-3 times a week. And muay thai 2 times a week also. After each class i hit the weights area for a short while.

My overall goal is to be toned and fit. im not a fighter and dont have ambitions to be at the moment but its something i would like to desire maybe in ayears time. I dont want to get bigger or smaller than my size now, just my chest needs some extra toning. I weigh 70kgs, My aim is to get to 73-75Kgs (165 lbs) but i've been holding that off because when i bulk up or eat more my chest grows faster than the rest.
My diet is fine too. I dont eat junk, i avoid soy and i'm avoiding "bulking" suppliements.

Can anyone name any specific exercises, training routines or even dietary changes that can target the chest area? Any help would be much apprecaited.

Cheers!

[partysnatcher]

Cut weight and don't train your chest (train everything else).

[RyanR]

Darrell Schoonover is that you?








(sorry couldn't resist)

[Pvt. Joker]

Originally Posted by RyanR

Darrell Schoonover is that you?








(sorry couldn't resist)

lol, brutal

[rashie85]

Originally Posted by RyanR

Darrell Schoonover is that you?





(sorry couldn't resist)

hahaha I'm not that bad... trying to avoid being called 'titties' in the new future...
Just trying to get rid of extra fat around the chest. I've tried cutting weight and avoiding chest exercises before. it results in losing muscle all over, losing size and losing weight, all which im trying to avoid.

[RedNeckJiuJitsu]

Toning - improper use of weights.

Although this is not a bodybuilding forum, my first question is, do you squat and deadlift?

[Hankhill]

Is the OP a man or a woman? If you are a guy, can you bench teh 275?

[guru_of_grapple]

Originally Posted by Hankhill

Is the OP a man or a woman? If you are a guy, can you bench teh 275?

Nice reference there. I love Sherdog's running jokes.
And to the TS, I would cut out push ups for one. I find any body weight exercises bulk me up more than free weights and machine exercises. Also, make sure you are switching up what exercises you do. I like to incorporate various motions in my chest workouts. I find dumbbell flys at different inclines, cable crossovers and pullovers tend to make me less bulky and more flexible in that area (lighter weights/higher reps). There's a lot more exercises you can do obviously, but that should be a good starting point in switching things up.

[modena1983]

What?

[rashie85]

I squat but dont deadlift. Why do you ask?