When I do a chest workout.. bench press, incline bench press, pec fly, it feels like the outside of my shoulders are being worked and not my pecs.I do my presses with dumbells. What might I be doing wrong?Thanks
How old are you how long are your arms? Taller guys have issues with this, ignore the guy who said feel the weight You have my problem-powerful shoulders that take over. Try this for 3 weeks: cable crossover light weight 100 reps, then 3 sets of dumbbell presses heavy 6 to 8 reps, Incline 2 sets same deal heavy 6-8 reps and decline 1 set 6-8 all dumbbells. For week 4-6 pec dec 50 reps then Incline barbell wide grip 3 sets 6-8 barbell wide grip flat bench 2 sets 6-8 barbell wide grip decline 1 set 6-8. You will see growth from this if you are a shorter guy use a medium grip instead of wide. Also squeeze together like you are trying to shorten the bar for greater pec development.
It sounds like you might not be isolating your pecs. I'd suggest you actually lower your weight and focus on your pecs doing the work. Relax all other muscles. Even your grip, don't hold the bar but rather let it rest in your palm, then contract your pects and bring them in. When you've improved your form, add more weight.
it might be time to add some more weight
