What exercises target the Pectoralis Minor?

The best exercises that primarily target the Pectoralis Minor include Decline Barbell Bench Press, Decline Dumbbell Bench Press, Low Cable Crossover. In total, 141 exercises involve the Pectoralis Minor.

What muscle group does the Pectoralis Minor belong to?

The Pectoralis Minor is part of the Chest muscle group, which is involved in pushing movements and horizontal pressing exercises.

How do I target my Pectoralis Minor?

To target the Pectoralis Minor, focus on pushing movements and horizontal pressing exercises. Top exercises include Decline Barbell Bench Press, Decline Dumbbell Bench Press, Low Cable Crossover.

Pectoralis Minor

Muscle group: Chest

Small chest muscle that stabilizes the scapula and assists in depression and retraction.

Exercises Targeting Pectoralis Minor

Other Muscles in Chest

Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Serratus Anterior

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Pectoralis Minor

Exercises Targeting Pectoralis Minor

Primary Mover (3)

Decline Barbell Bench Press

Decline Dumbbell Bench Press

Low Cable Crossover

Secondary / Assisting (77)

Archer Push Up

Band-assisted Archer Pull-up

Band-assisted Chest Dip

Band-assisted Chin-up

Band-assisted Parallel Grip Pull-up

Band-assisted Pull-up

Band-assisted Triceps Dip

Band Chest Press

Machine-assisted Triceps Dip

Machine-assisted Triceps Dip (kneeling)

Self-assisted Triceps Dip

Barbell Pullover

Archer Pull-up

Bench Dip

Bench Dip (heels on floor)

Chest Dip

One Arm Pull-up

Parallel Close Grip Pull-up

Push-up Plus

Single Leg Hanging Hamstring Bridge

Triceps Dip

Cable Bent-over Pullover

Cable Chin-up

Cable Close Grip Pulldown

Cable Isolateral Standing Fly

Cable Parallel Close Grip Pull-up

Cable Parallel Grip Pull-up

Cable Parallel Grip Pulldown

Cable Pull-up

Cable Pulldown

Cable Triceps Dip

Cable Underhand Pulldown

Cable Chest Fly

Cable Crossover Machine

Chest Press Machine

Chin-Up

Dumbbell Pullover

Hindu Push Up

Lever Chest Dip

Lever Chest Dip (plate loaded)

Lever Close Grip Pulldown

Lever Front Pulldown

Lever Isolateral Lying Fly (gripless)

Lever Isolateral Pec Deck Fly

Lever Isolateral Pulldown

Lever Isolateral Pulldown (plate loaded)

Lever Isolateral Seated Fly

Lever Isolateral Underhand Pulldown (plate loaded)

Lever Pullover

Lever Triceps Dip

Lever Triceps Dip (plate loaded)

Machine-assisted Chest Dip

Machine-assisted Chest Dip (kneeling)

Machine-assisted Chin-up

Machine-assisted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up

Machine-assisted Pull-up (open-centered bar)

Machine-assisted Pull-up (open-centered bar, standing)

Sled Standing Chest Dip

Sled Standing Triceps Dip

Partner-assisted Chin-up

Partner-assisted Pull-up

Self-assisted Chest Dip

Self-assisted Chin-up

Self-assisted Pull-up

Weighted Bench Dip

Weighted Chest Dip

Weighted Chin-up

Weighted Parallel Close Grip Pull-up

Weighted Pull-up

Weighted Triceps Dip

Pull-Up

Scapular Push Up

Suspended Pull-up