The chest muscles are some of the most worked muscles by almost every weight trainer in any gym in the world. Along with the biceps, shoulders, and abs, the pectoral muscles are the most popular muscle group to build, from the first day you step foot in a gym.

But that would be a simplistic way of looking at pec building. When most people say “build pecs” they mean the pectoralis major, which is that big muscle in the front of the chest and the one that gives shape to the chest. That is the muscle all trainers work on when developing their breasts. But to sculpt it properly, it must be worked from various angles.

While most trainers are aware of having to work the upper and lower pecs, many neglect the inner pecs. That is an error. The internal pecs are the final touch, the icing on the cake. Inner pecs give the entire chest that sculpted look that many trainers seek.

So here are three exercises you can do to work your inner pecs.

1. Dumbbell flyes: Lie on your back on an exercise bench with your arms extended and your elbows slightly bent. In a wide, round motion, bring both dumbbells together at the midpoint on your chest. Make sure to contract your pecs as much as you can with the movement. Hold for a second, come back slowly. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps. You can extend this exercise by doing supersets with different bench positions (flat, incline, and decline).
2. Cable crossing – This requires a large machine with two cable stations. Any self-respecting gym will have one of those. Stand with one foot forward and your hands gripping the handles of the cables above you. Stand so the cables are slightly in front of you and bend your body slightly so your pecs extend forward. Being the cord down and around to waist level. Again, make sure you get a good contraction in your pecs as you complete the movement. Hold for a second, come back slowly. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps.
3. Close Grip Barbell Bench Press: This is a lot like the basic flat bench press that everyone does. Only this time, do the presses with your hands grabbing the bar at its midpoint; your hands should touch each other. That will shift the exercise towards your inner pecs. Do 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps.

So if building pecs is one of your main goals in the gym, as it is for most, you shouldn’t forget about building inner pecs.