Chest is getting stronger but doesnt grow/get the shape i want

[diesel22]

hey guys, ive been lifting hard for a few years now and my strength has def gone up a lot but it seems like my chest just doesnt match the results in form as everything else.
usually my chest routine is

flat BB 4-5 sets/ next week DB
incline DB 4-5 sets/ then next week is BB or hammerstrength machine
then i usually end up with cable flys 2-3 sets of middle height then switch between high or low depending on how my shoulders feel

like im putting up a good amount, 305 max for flat BB, got 120sx4 on DB flat, get 225x4 on incline BB.
i usually try and go for reps each time and max every couple weeks, i eat generally well...

just wondering what you guys think on what i could do different to help my chest develope better

[diesel22]

also i weigh about 185

[bowldawg]

I didnt see dips in there.

[diesel22]

yeah im sure i could throw in dips in there but is that really the key to it?

[bowldawg]

I dont know if they're the key, but IMO are as important as the rest of the excersizes you have listed. I would say by not doing dips and/or decline your not getting your maximum results.

[Times Roman]

shape, to a certain extent, is predeffined by your genetics. You can certainly make a muscle bbigger, but reshaping is another subject.

[diesel22]

yeah, ive just always heard bad things about decline... and it puts a lot of pressure on my collarbone area so its uncomfortable... but i guess ill give that a shot for a while. keep the weight low or use DBs

[bowldawg]

If it's really painfull or uncomfortable I would not do decline. Are dips painful? Risking an injury isnt worth it.

[diesel22]

ill try them light for about 6 weeks and see if i notice anything changing or see if after doing them for a while i get used to the motion. i mean i usually do cable flys with the cables set high to hit the lower part of my chest, but as long as it doesnt seem like something is going to snap or feel awkward ill give it a shot

[CMB]

1) Try chest pullovers, they will help develop the pecatorial minora.
2) decline press is a great chest workout.
3) dips with your chin to your chest will also help grow your chest.

i would try those three new exercises, i would be very shocked if your chest didnt grow.

[red_hulk]

^only thing with chest pullovers is you need to be on a low incline otherwise you're working lats. You need to do a decent weight to get a good workout out of them.

I would say to stick to the basics and work your chest twice a week for a couple of weeks at a time. One heavy day and one light day with a few days in between. That should help speed up development to match the rest of your body

[auslifta]

Increase your reps, look for between 10-15. I'm thinking your reps are too low. Shorten your rest time between sets and do your reps SLOW without lock out. You might want to lower(weight) your normal lifts to do this different style.