What tattoos on the chest those who have these muscles perfectly pumped – 15 photos

To begin with, let’s understand when tattoos most often appear on a bodybuilder’s body. It would seem that it should happen at the peak of the career. General attention, the desire to shine, etc. But no. There are a number of points that exactly in this period athletes are limited. What are we talking about?

First of all, there is an unspoken rule of IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) – for a large number of drawings on the body points are taken off. The point is that it is difficult for judges to objectively assess the fruits of an athlete’s labor when there are a lot of tattoos.

Ruslan Khaletsky – bodybuilder, coach, world champion – 2021

Secondly, a beginner bodybuilder usually does not have outstanding forms and relief. Simply put, the canvas for future drawings is still only being formed.

Thirdly, the athlete can be accused of immodest behavior and excessive bragging. The logic here works like this – first achieve something, and then engage in such “special effects”. A bodybuilder who has obtained titles and earned authority is another matter. Now he can well afford such bliss as tattoos.

Of course, drawings are a great opportunity to emphasize the beauty and relief of muscles.

Why often choose the chest?

Back, shoulders, arms, legs – bodybuilders like to decorate different areas. Often tattooed on the whole body. But, yes, it is the pectoral muscles are chosen with enviable regularity. Why? This is a great option for demonstrating personal style. It is here that tattoos look the most spectacular, eye-catching.

tattoo master, owner of Tattoo Studio by Egor Zverev

Due to the wide and almost equal space on the pectoral muscles, you can depict a large-scale picture with a large number of patterns. You will be able to draw almost any idea in the smallest detail. Not any area of the body allows such freedom of creativity.
In addition, it is here that the shape of the muscles can be emphasized very successfully.

Sylvester Stallone – actor, director

It is also possible to combine a tattoo on the chest with an already previously drawn drawing on the shoulder. From this effect and the ability to epathetize the public greatly increases.

This scheme was used, for example, Sylvester Stallone. The drawing, which was on the back and shoulders, he extended to the chest.

How painful is the procedure in this area?

All experts unvarnished say that tattooing on the chest is a rather unpleasant process. It will be much more painful than drawing on the legs and arms. But, if you do not have an underestimated pain threshold, it is realistic to tolerate.

Zach Smith is a fitness trainer

When the tattoo starts to go on the collarbone or ribs, then the procedure will become as tangible as possible and you may need anesthesia. These areas on the skin are considered the most sensitive because they don’t have much muscle and fat layer. If the pain is severe, you can divide the drawing into several sessions.

Such a moment should be considered by girls who want to decorate the chest drawings. Pain threshold in them, as a rule, is lowered. Tattoo on the chest of the girl – a beautiful way to emphasize individuality, but it is worth preparing for the application and remember the nuances.

Evgeny Safonov – fitness trainer

How to care for a tattoo on the chest?

The recovery process after drawing on the pectoral muscles can take more than a week. Immediately after the procedure of padding it is worth using an ointment for healing and closing the tattoo with a diaper. For two weeks it is necessary to limit yourself from visiting baths, saunas and physical activity.

Marco Sarcone – bodybuilder

During large sports loads, a fresh tattoo will release a lot of blood, so it is worth limiting yourself in activities for a while after drawing. Also, sweat will flow into the pores, which will begin to wash out the pigment, and most importantly – a fresh tattoo will be a breeding ground for bacteria. All this will make the healing period much longer.

How does sport affect the preservation of the tattoo?

On a taut body, inscriptions, drawings, patterns look more spectacular and aesthetic. Therefore, athletes often resort to this form of self-expression. But it is worth knowing the nuances that may arise when you want to nab a tattoo on the muscles of those who are professional athletes or regularly visits the gym. One of them is the deformation of the drawing due to active blood circulation.

Mikhail Sidorychev – powerlifter, fitness trainer

Egor Zverev: Preservation of tattoos in athletes depends on many factors: skin condition, weight. But still these conditions are not the most important.

Roman Bednar – bodybuilder, fitness trainer

During active training, the skin can change along with the tattoo. In this case, the pigment inside is broken into small fractions, they will be removed from the body by the lymphatic system – blood circulation during sports is more active. If you severely damage the skin, the pigment in this place can also disappear.

Fredy Nadal – “Mr. Olympia 2015”, bodybuilder, fitness trainer

When a professional athlete decides to draw on his chest, he should be aware of these nuances and take them into account. Perhaps he will have to somehow adjust the training regimen, take a break.

What tattoos are more often beaten on the chest?

You can read or hear many stories that drawings on the body have a special meaning for the owner, they put a special meaning in them. Some even believe that they influence success and further life. But these are rather legends. Perhaps the desire to surround oneself with an aura of mystery, to attract attention.

Dwayne Johnson is an American movie actor and former wrestler.

Athletes often choose images of animals that evoke certain associations: strength, power, energy. Therefore, you can usually see the heads of tigers, lions, bears, snakes on their bodies.

It is not uncommon to use patterns, ornaments, abstract images, totem drawings of ancient tribes, quotes from mentors, portraits of loved ones as images on the pectoral muscle.

Let’s take a closer look at some of the images and the hidden meanings for which they are chosen. Often drawings can be combined or stylized in different ways. Tattooing is about individuality after all. Do not forget about it!

Pavel Chukhnov – fitness trainer

Five popular variants

1. Inscriptions

Many athletes were once inspired, taught willpower, diligence and endurance by senior mentors. In memory of their teachers, athletes inscribe the words their coaches told them. They also inscribe with excerpts and sayings of great sages.

Martin Ford – bodybuilder, actor

2. eagle

The proud bird is a symbol of freedom and courage. Many athletes it also motivates to overcome the dangers and difficulties that fall on the path of life. There is also the possibility of overlap here. A bird is always wings. This is discussed below.

Tomi Holland – bodybuilder, fitness trainer

3. Wings

The pectoral muscles are the perfect place to show off a bird’s large wingspan. The composition comes out airy, light and inspiring. The drawing also leaves room for continuation and flight of fancy. Further details will fit perfectly into the image.

MK Pandit is a fitness trainer

4. Lion

Power, strength, confidence – all these are associated with the predatory animal. But not only for power athletes choose the image of a tiger. As a representative of felines, the lion also has softness and grace. Well, and, of course, the royal status also matters.

5. Snake

In many cultures, the reptile is a symbol of fertility and vitality. Also the image of a snake represents restraint and equanimity. An important point is that the drawing itself looks cool. There is the possibility of a variety of stylization. For example, under the oriental style.

Conor McGregor – mixed martial arts fighter

Variations of images, of course, a lot. Each athlete chooses what is closer to him. Often it is some personal associations, ideas. But there is one regularity – having started to make tattoos, athletes rarely stop at one. The image on the chest is a vivid example of this. As a rule, the drawing on the muscles is a continuation of those already made earlier – on the shoulders, arms. Some can not stop until the tattoo does not cover literally the entire body. Sometimes the drawing takes up to 90% of the area of all reliefs.

Denis Orlov – fitness trainer