Front Delts over-powering chest?

[Awesome_Archy]

About 2 months ago I was sick for two weeks and after i got over it and back under the weights i noticed that my front deltoids seem to be doing all the work on chest day. I've switched to dumbbells reduced the weight and increased sets yet I'm still finding myself putting the weights down due to my front deltoids failing before my pectorals. I'm sure most of you know how aggravating it can be to leave the gym and feel like you didn't tear your muscle down enough. Please help I'm so frustrated with this.

[tall76]

Your brain decides which muscles to recruit when u tell ur body to do a certain movement. These movement patterns get repeated and reinforced everytime u go thru that particular movement. So right now when u push ur body is recruiting those anterior delts more so than ur pecs. What works for me is to isolate and activate that pec before you press. Do some cable flyes in front of a mirror and stare directly at ur chest while u do them. This gets your neuromuscular system recruiting the pec and really establishing that connection btw the brain and pec so when u push ur chest will be recruited. Also watch some vids of the pros on their chest day and pay attention to how they press, its almost as if they are pushing their elbows up not thru their hands. They dont go all the way up to lock out because as u press further away from your body the emphasis moves from your chest to the deltoids then to the tricep.

[Awesome_Archy]

Your brain decides which muscles to recruit when u tell ur body to do a certain movement. These movement patterns get repeated and reinforced everytime u go thru that particular movement. So right now when u push ur body is recruiting those anterior delts more so than ur pecs. What works for me is to isolate and activate that pec before you press. Do some cable flyes in front of a mirror and stare directly at ur chest while u do them. This gets your neuromuscular system recruiting the pec and really establishing that connection btw the brain and pec so when u push ur chest will be recruited. Also watch some vids of the pros on their chest day and pay attention to how they press, its almost as if they are pushing their elbows up not thru their hands. They dont go all the way up to lock out because as u press further away from your body the emphasis moves from your chest to the deltoids then to the tricep.

Thanks man, I will definitely try all of this and hopefully solve this irritating problem.

[Awesome_Archy]

Your brain decides which muscles to recruit when u tell ur body to do a certain movement. These movement patterns get repeated and reinforced everytime u go thru that particular movement. So right now when u push ur body is recruiting those anterior delts more so than ur pecs. What works for me is to isolate and activate that pec before you press. Do some cable flyes in front of a mirror and stare directly at ur chest while u do them. This gets your neuromuscular system recruiting the pec and really establishing that connection btw the brain and pec so when u push ur chest will be recruited. Also watch some vids of the pros on their chest day and pay attention to how they press, its almost as if they are pushing their elbows up not thru their hands. They dont go all the way up to lock out because as u press further away from your body the emphasis moves from your chest to the deltoids then to the tricep.

Thanks a lot bro i've noticed a huge difference and i can see my chest starting to even out more.

[FireGuy]

Keep your shoulders back throughout all chest movements. Once they begin to roll/move forward the tension comes off the chest and onto the anterior deltoid. Solid advice by tall76 as well.

[DeadlyD]

Agree with all !! Good advise guys.helped me too

i move heavy things!

[Awesome_Archy]

Keep your shoulders back throughout all chest movements. Once they begin to roll/move forward the tension comes off the chest and onto the anterior deltoid. Solid advice by tall76 as well.

Hey thanks for all the advise guys. I really appreciate it and am always willing to take advice into practice by those who know what they are talking about.

[lmmalone]

Keep your shoulders back throughout all chest movements. Once they begin to roll/move forward the tension comes off the chest and onto the anterior deltoid. Solid advice by tall76 as well.

I realized I was doing this. Made a huge difference on chest day this week

Thanks

[mirin_serratus]

happens if you're not tucking your elbows