EMS training of the chest muscles

Woman is in the gym doing bench press to train chest muscles

The pectoral muscles have their origin in the sternum, the collarbone and are attached to the bone of the upper arm. It supports breathing and is therefore also referred to as the auxiliary respiratory muscle. The chest muscles are also responsible for the movement of the arms. Train your chest muscles from home with EMS training and the right EMS device !

How to place EMS electrodes to train your chest

Important: During EMS training of the chest muscles, make sure that you do not place the electrodes directly over or near the heart. The electrodes should be placed on the outer chest muscles at a sufficient distance from the heart.

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The recommended programs for axion EMS machines

  • Power

    We recommend program P18 for beginners and P20 for advanced users with the STIM-PRO X9

  • Muscle mass

    We recommend program P22 for beginners and P24 for the STIM-PRO X9 for advanced users

  • Endurance

    We recommend program P26 for beginners and P28 for the STIM-PRO X9 for advanced users

Please note when using EMS:

The intensity should be set so that the intended muscle contracts significantly without causing you to feel pain.

Before training, you should warm up your muscles to prepare them for the upcoming exertion. Our EMS TENS combination device STIM-PRO X9 has pre-installed warm-up programs that start automatically before the actual training programs. So you can carry out your training completely relaxed.

Training exercise for chest muscle training with EMS

  • 1. Place EMS electrodes

    Place the electrodes on the muscle as described on this page

    2. Select program on the EMS device

    Choose one of the recommended programs on the STIM-PRO X9 or introduce yourself. through the freely selectable parameters, your own training program together

  • 3. Push-ups with an EMS device

    • Get on your knees and brace yourself a little wider than shoulder-width at the height of your chest muscles
    • Extend your legs behind you and stand on tiptoe. Your head, torso and legs should form a straight line
    • Now lower your body and keep the tension
    • While doing this, take a deep breath. Ideally, lower yourself until your nose is almost touching the floor
    • Then push yourself back up and exhale
    • Repeat this exercise several times

    Notice: Please never straighten your arms completely, but always keep them slightly bent to avoid injuries

Video tutorial for EMS training of the chest muscles

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The benefits of EMS training

  • Train anywhere

    You can do EMS training anywhere, even at home. However, it can also be used on the go without any problems.

  • Gentle on the joints

    Due to the electrical impulses, you can largely do without additional weights, which is easy on your joints.

  • Time efficient training

    Due to the higher intensity, the training duration can be reduced compared to conventional training

  • health oriented

    Regardless of whether you are a sports enthusiast or a beginner, everyone can benefit from EMS training right from the start

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