June 2014 PMID 24169471

Relationship of pectoralis major muscle size with bench press and bench throw performances.

Ryota Akagi, Yukihiro Tohdoh, Kuniaki Hirayama, Yuji Kobayashi

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Abstract in brief

This study investigated how the size of the pectoralis major muscle relates to performance in bench press and bench throw exercises among 18 male college athletes, finding that larger muscle size generally improves both strength and power output.
They measured muscle size using MRI, specifically looking at the maximal cross-sectional area and volume, and then tested the athletes' one-repetition max (1RMBP) and peak power during bench throws with various loads.
The results showed significant correlations between muscle size and performance, but also highlighted that increased muscle size can lead to heavier body weight, which might negatively impact sports performance, suggesting athletes should aim to balance muscle growth with managing overall body weight.]

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