The fan-shaped muscles that make up the chest are known as the pectorals, or pecs. Well-developed pecs can improve the look of your breasts by lifting and firming the muscle under the breast tissue. Exercise the pecs two to three times a week, with at least one day off between workouts to give the muscles time to recover. With the exception of push-ups, all of these exercises require weights. Choose a weight that allows you to perform 12 reps of the exercise.
Bench Press
A common chest exercise, the bench press also works the triceps. Position yourself on the weight bench so you are lying with the center of your chest in line with the weight bar. Grasp the bar firmly and lift it out of the rack. Lower the bar so that it barely touches your chest, and straighten your arms to lift it back to the starting position. You can perform variations of the bench press by inclining or declining the bench slightly to change the area of the chest emphasized.
Dumbbell Fly
Lay on your back on the weight bench, with a dumbbell in each hand. Straighten your arms above your body, so they are in line with the center of your chest. Slowly lower your arms to either side, until you can feel a stretch in your chest muscles. Raise your arms back up so they meet in the center, above your chest.
Pullover
Position yourself sideways on the bench, so that your shoulders and head extend past one side, and your lower body is on the other. Bend your legs so your feet are flat on the floor. Grip a dumbbell with both hands, holding it on your chest. Raise the dumbbell overhead and slowly lower it behind your head. Return it to your chest. The motion is a half circle from your chest, over your head, then behind your head. Your arms should be bent slightly throughout the movement.
Push-ups
Push-ups are an effective chest exercise that have the advantage of not requiring special equipment to perform. The push-up works the triceps and shoulders in addition to the chest. Lie on your stomach with your hands at your sides, even with your shoulders. Press up with your hands, keeping your body aligned. Keep your eye straight ahead, not looking at the ground, during this exercise.
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