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Chest Fat Loss Workout - 20min Beginner

This high-intensity chest and triceps session is designed to maximize caloric burn while building foundational upper body strength. By pairing compound presses with high-volume isolation movements, you will keep your heart rate elevated and exhaust the pushing muscles. This beginner-friendly routine uses Tonal's constant tension to ensure every rep counts toward your fat loss goals.

This workout is ideal for beginner lifters or busy professionals who want an efficient chest pump that also aids in fat loss. It is a great choice for those looking to build upper body definition while keeping the workout duration under 20 minutes.

20mDuration
4Exercises
10Total Sets
Chest, TricepsMuscles

Equipment

Handles

Workout Plan

Keep rest periods between 30-45 seconds between exercises to maintain a high heart rate, and 60 seconds between full sets.

Handles
Superset
Bench Press

Bench Press

Chest, Triceps, Abs

Drive your back into the bench and explode upward using Tonal's digital weight to power through the press.

3 x 10
Standing Incline Press

Standing Incline Press

Shoulders, Chest, Triceps

Lean slightly forward and press the handles up at a 45-degree angle, focusing on the upper chest contraction.

3 x 12
Handles
Superset

Bench Chest Fly

Chest, Shoulders

Maintain a slight bend in your elbows and feel a deep stretch across your chest as you lower the cables.

2 x 15

Reverse Grip Triceps Extension

Triceps, Forearms

Keep your elbows pinned to your ribs and focus on the triceps squeeze at the bottom of every rep.

2 x 20

Why this order

We start with the Bench Press to recruit the most muscle fibers while you are fresh, followed immediately by the Incline Press to target the upper chest. The workout concludes with a superset of chest flies and high-rep triceps extensions to fully exhaust the muscles through a greater range of motion and maximize the metabolic demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What weight should I start with for this fat loss goal?

Tonal will suggest weights based on your strength assessment. For fat loss, ensure the weight is heavy enough to be challenging by the final reps but light enough that you can maintain a brisk pace with short rest.

Can I do this workout if I don't have the Tonal bench?

While the Bench Press and Chest Fly are designed for the bench, you can substitute them with the Standing Chest Press or Standing Chest Fly by adjusting the arm positions on your Tonal.

How often should I perform this specific chest routine?

For best results in fat loss and muscle toning, aim to perform this workout 1-2 times per week, ensuring you have at least 48 hours of recovery between sessions targeting these same muscles.