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Muscles > Chest > Pectoralis major, abdominal head

Part of the Chest muscle group
Location The lower section of the chest, at the nipple level
Action Brings the upper arms forwards and across the chest, in a hugging or pushing motion
Other names Lower chest
Notes The abdominal head of the pectorals is particularly active when the arms are angled downwards (for example, by using a decline bench or dipping apparatus)

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