chestmuscles
nounUK /ˈtʃɛstˌmʌsəlz/
US /ˈtʃɛstˌmʌsəlz/
The muscles on the front of your body that help you push and hug.
He felt his chestmuscles get stronger after doing push-ups every day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The group of muscles across the upper front of the torso used in sports like swimming and rowing.
Swimmers often have well-developed chestmuscles.
3. Informal term for the pectoral muscles when talking about exercise and fitness.
Her trainer told her to stretch her chestmuscles before lifting.
4. The muscles that help move the arms across the body during hugging or clapping.
You use your chestmuscles when you clap your hands together.