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pectoral muscles are called pecs because it is an abbreviation for pectoral there is no reason its just easier to say.

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Where is the pictorial muscle?

You mean the pectoral muscles, aka pecs. They're your chest muscles.


What is the definition of PECs?

"Pec" is slang for the pectoral muscles over the chest.


A body builder working on his pecs is building up the pectoral muscles in what part of the body?

The pectoral muscles are located in the chest area. Strengthening these muscles can help improve the shape, size, and strength of the chest.


Does doing push-ups increase your chest size?

Yes, the exercise will build up the size of the pectoral muscles ("pecs").


How do you move your pecs?

Well, some people say the only way to move them is just like genetics such as moving your ears or nose eyebrows etc but! get your pectoral muscles bigger and then you will build a mind/muscles thing to your friends


Is it possible to bounce your chest if your man and don't have pecs?

Bouncing your chest typically involves muscle contraction in the pectoral (chest) muscles. If you do not have developed pectoral muscles, it may be challenging to visibly bounce your chest. However, with practice and exercise, you can work on developing those muscles to eventually achieve that movement.


What are the different types of pecs and how can they be effectively targeted and developed through exercise?

The different types of pectoral muscles are the upper, middle, and lower pecs. To effectively target and develop these muscles through exercise, you can perform a variety of chest exercises such as bench presses, push-ups, dumbbell flyes, and chest dips. Varying your grip and angle of movements can help target different areas of the pecs for balanced development.


What muscle are the pectorials?

The pectoral muscles are what we commonly call the chest muscles. The pectoralis majors are primarily responsible for movement of the shoulder joint.It can flex the humerus, as in throwing a ball side-arm, and in lifting a child. Secondly, it adducts the humerus, as when flapping the arms.


What does pecs mean?

Pecs is a shortened version of "pectorals" --the chest muscles above the "abs" (abdominal muscles).


Are there muscles in the breasts?

Yes, there are muscles in the breasts called the pectoral muscles. These muscles are located underneath the breast tissue and help support the breasts.


What is the medical definition of the word pectoral?

"Pectoral" is an adjective relating to the chest or breast and is useful in relieving disorders of the chest or respiratory tract. As a noun, this refers to a muscle of the chest, pectoralis major. If someone says they're going to the gym to work on their "pecs" they are referring to their chest muscles.


What are your chest muscle called?

There are two muscles that are in your chest. These two muscles are known as the pectorals major and the pectorals minor.