{"id":43424,"date":"2022-05-19T15:54:50","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T15:54:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43424"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"bear-plank-chest-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/","title":{"rendered":"Bear Plank Chest Press: The Ultimate Workout To Tone Your Chest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#What_Is_A_Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\" >What Is A Bear Plank Chest Press?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#What_Equipment_Do_You_Require_For_This_Chest_And_Shoulder_Workout\" >What Equipment Do You Require For This Chest And Shoulder Workout?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#How_To_Do_A_Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\" >How To Do A Bear Plank Chest Press?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#Planks_And_Bear_Crawls_Two_Workouts_To_Add_To_Your_Routine\" >Planks And Bear Crawls: Two Workouts To Add To Your Routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#Plank_Exercise_Benefits\" >Plank Exercise Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#How_To_Do_A_Plank\" >How To Do A Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#How_To_Do_A_Bear_Plank\" >How To Do A Bear Plank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#How_To_Do_A_Bear_Crawl\" >How To Do A Bear Crawl<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#What_Are_Some_Bear_Crawl_Workout_Benefits\" >What Are Some Bear Crawl Workout Benefits?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#The_Bottom_Line_Is_The_Bear_Plank_Chest_Press_A_Good_Workout\" >The Bottom Line: Is The Bear Plank Chest Press A Good Workout?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a bear plank chest press and how can you use this exercise to tone your chest? If you have been working out for a while, you know just how good planks can be in engaging and working out your core. But what happens if you&#8217;d like to work your core and chest at the same time? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where the bear plank chest press comes in. This is a modified workout that combines the traditional high plank with the bear crawl exercise. If you&#8217;d like to know how to do this, keep reading to find out. You\u2019ll learn as well which <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\">muscles<\/a> it works and how it can help define your physique.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\"><\/span><b>What Is A Bear Plank Chest Press?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also known as the bear <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-plank-challenge-for-beginners\/\">plank<\/a> cable chest press, this is a modified workout that helps you build incredibly well defined pecs and shoulders. The best part about this exercise is that it is not just a chest and shoulder workout. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s Health, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it also works your core (the abs), your glutes and even your quads (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a35280817\/bear-plank-chest-press\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Equipment_Do_You_Require_For_This_Chest_And_Shoulder_Workout\"><\/span><b>What Equipment Do You Require For This Chest And Shoulder Workout?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you to properly do the bear plank chest press, you will need a cable machine. For those who do not have access to this machine in their homes or at their gym of choice, a pullup bar and a pair of resistance bands can also be of use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\"><\/span><b>How To Do A Bear Plank Chest Press?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that this description uses a cable machine as it is the easiest to use for this workout:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin by getting into bear plank position (check below for a detailed description of the bear plank)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While in this position, the cable machine handles should be in your hands and your core should be tight and engaged. To engage your core, pull your belly button to your spine and continue breathing. Your core should remain engaged throughout this workout.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that your hips and shoulders are square to the ground and your back is flat. Do not arch or curve your spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your body is properly situated, slowly shift one arm back towards your torso. Pause here for about 3 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slowly drop the arm back down to the starting position. Remember to keep the back straight and flat as well as hips and shoulders square to the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to the other arm and repeat the same movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one rep. Do about 3 sets with eight to 10 reps for maximum results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The greatest benefit of the bear plank chest press is that it is a compound exercise that works not only the chest and shoulders but also the core, glutes, and quads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plank-jacks-benefits\/\">Plank Jacks Benefits And How To Do Them Correctly<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43414 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bear plank chest press\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/23.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planks_And_Bear_Crawls_Two_Workouts_To_Add_To_Your_Routine\"><\/span><b>Planks And Bear Crawls: Two Workouts To Add To Your Routine<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, the bear plank chest press is more of an intermediate\/advanced workout, not just anyone can do it. It requires access to a gym with its machines, and it\u2019s also a compound exercise that has a lot of moving parts for it to work properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this section, we will cover the bear crawl workout and planks, the two workouts that you need for a proper core workout in the bear plank chest press.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plank_Exercise_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Plank Exercise Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plank is a popular core workout used by beginners and advanced gym goers everywhere to not only strengthen their core but also build the very enviable six pack abs. Plank exercise benefits, however, go beyond mere aesthetics. Some other reasons why you should do planks include<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Balance, stability, and better posture <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Research has shown that a strong core helps improve balance, stability and strength while doing everyday tasks. It has also been shown to reduce stress on your joints and build better posture (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/ajpmr\/Abstract\/2017\/10000\/Progression_of_Core_Stability_Exercises_Based_on.2.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30520448\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Improved flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Planks look easy, but they are painful as hell. This is something that anyone who does them will tell you. What they won&#8217;t tell you, however, (probably because they are praying for the timer to sound) is that planks are a great way to stretch your lower body. The basic plank position lengthens your hamstrings as well as the arches in your feet, which helps with flexibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It&#8217;s safer than crunches <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Crunches and sit-ups are everyone&#8217;s go to when they want a workout to give them abs. What they don&#8217;t realize is that these workouts are hard on the spine and can lead to lower back injury and pain later on. A good planking position with a straight back causes no harm to the spine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It&#8217;s a compound workout <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Have you ever wondered which muscle groups do planks work? This exercise targets your<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rectus abdominis &#8211; The visible &#8216;six pack abs&#8217; muscles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal and external obliques &#8211; They are located on either side of your abs from your hips to your ribcage and help with hip and back stability as well as flexibility &#8211; they help you bend from one side to the other<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transverse abdominis &#8211; They lie under the obliques and act as a corset holding in your organs and supporting the spine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serratus anterior &#8211; Helps to stabilize the shoulder, lift the ribs and assist with breathing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glutes &#8211; Which strengthen and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/plank-benefits\/\">stabilize your hips<\/a> as well as improving your posture and balance. A perky booty is also very aesthetically pleasing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bear plank chest press\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Plank\"><\/span><b>How To Do A Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many variations of this <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-back-pain\/\">exercise<\/a>. Here is how to do a simple basic elbow plank:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by getting on all fours on a yoga\/exercise mat. While you can do this on the floor, a mat helps keep you from slipping and also provides cushioning for your elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drop to your elbows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch your legs backwards and rest on the balls of your feet. Do not bend or lock your knees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure to flex your toes and keep your back flat and straight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and remember to breathe. Keep your head and your eyes looking straight ahead<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position anywhere from 20 seconds to a full minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Bear_Plank\"><\/span><b>How To Do A Bear Plank<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, the basic plank comes with many variations. The bear plank is one such variation. It is used by people who would want a more advanced\/challenging version of the high plank.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by getting on all fours on a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/doing-planks-everyday\/\">gym<\/a> mat &#8211; this is otherwise referred as bear position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align your hands and shoulders. Your wrists should be directly under your shoulders with your palms open and on the floor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that your knees are directly under your hips. Flex your feet and make sure your toes are on the floor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage your core and push your weight slightly forward to your shoulders and arms, lift yourself slightly off the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not go too high up. Knees should be at most about two inches off the ground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold this position for up to 60 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to keep the core engaged, breathe, keep the back straight and eyes forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/planks-for-abs\/\">Planks For Abs: Exercises That Will Set Your Core On Fire<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Bear_Plank_Chest_Press\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43342 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962-1024x576.png\" alt=\"bear plank chest press\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5962.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Bear_Crawl\"><\/span><b>How To Do A Bear Crawl<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the bear plank was a more challenging version of the basic plank, the bear crawl exercise takes things up a notch higher. Here is how to do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get into bear plank position as described above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of holding still as you would in a plank, start crawling forward.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your left leg and right arm to push yourself forward in a crawling motion. Transfer your weight to the other side and take another step using your right leg and left arm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep this up for 20 seconds, rest for 10 seconds and repeat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do this until exhaustion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_Bear_Crawl_Workout_Benefits\"><\/span><b>What Are Some Bear Crawl Workout Benefits?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It&#8217;s great for cardio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/side-plank-hip-lifts\/\">cardio<\/a> running, walking, and jogging are the most common exercises preferred by many. However, if you are unable to leave the house and do any of the above, try crawling around the house instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It&#8217;s a full body workout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Like basic elbow or high planks, bear crawls are a full body workout. What makes them even better than planks is that they are more intense than the former due to the motion involved in the movement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It&#8217;s a fantastic agility workout <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VeryWellFit, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agility workouts help improve a person&#8217;s ability to move at an accelerated pace in one direction and then instantly decelerate and shift position within a matter of seconds. Other than this, they are said to help improve stability, improve performance, strengthen joints, and reduce the risk of injury during any types of workout\/sports (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/nsca-jscr\/Fulltext\/2010\/02000\/Evaluating_Plyometric_Exercises_Using_Time_to.2.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/14763141.2016.1179781?journalCode=rspb20\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acefitness.org\/resources\/everyone\/blog\/5041\/benefits-of-agility-training-for-non-athletes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It burns more calories<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Unlike the bear plank that is static, the bear crawl as described requires movement, requiring more energy and burning more calories in the long run.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>It enhances mental fitness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; One part of metal fitness is being able to concentrate without distractions. 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/05bcd715bea15329a5c0bc94910663b3\"},\"headline\":\"Bear Plank Chest Press: The Ultimate Workout To Tone Your Chest\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/\"},\"wordCount\":1767,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/bear-plank-chest-press\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_1873756597.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Monday Workouts\",\"Thursday Workouts\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Workout Plans\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">What is a bear plank chest press and how can you use this exercise to tone your chest? If you have been working out for a while, you know just how good planks can be in engaging and working out your core. But what happens if you'd like to work your core and chest at the same time? <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">This is where the bear plank chest press comes in. This is a modified workout that combines the traditional high plank with the bear crawl exercise. If you'd like to know how to do this, keep reading to find out. You\u2019ll learn as well which <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\\\">muscles<\/a> it works and how it can help define your physique.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is A Bear Plank Chest Press?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Also known as the bear <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/30-day-plank-challenge-for-beginners\/\\\">plank<\/a> cable chest press, this is a modified workout that helps you build incredibly well defined pecs and shoulders. The best part about this exercise is that it is not just a chest and shoulder workout. 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The best part about this exercise is that it is not just a chest and shoulder workout. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men's Health, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it also works your core (the abs), your glutes and even your quads (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a35280817\/bear-plank-chest-press\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Equipment Do You Require For This Chest And Shoulder Workout?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For you to properly do the bear plank chest press, you will need a cable machine. 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