Wolv3rus
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From my understanding, the other great apes use their impressive pecs to move around while hanging from trees. Its main function lies in adduction and internal rotation of the arm on the shoulder joint, hence it's big working connection with the lats.
I can't think of any sports or real-life situation (except weightlifting, duh), where big pecs really come in handy. Whether you punch, throw or push, the source of power are the legs, followed by the core and the shoulders.
Besides aesthetics, and the sake of benching a lot, are there athletic reasons to develop a huge chest, or are you just fine doing OHP and TGU?
I can't think of any sports or real-life situation (except weightlifting, duh), where big pecs really come in handy. Whether you punch, throw or push, the source of power are the legs, followed by the core and the shoulders.
Besides aesthetics, and the sake of benching a lot, are there athletic reasons to develop a huge chest, or are you just fine doing OHP and TGU?