Chest Tattoos for Men
Wide, symmetrical subjects sit best on the chest: eagles, wings and hearts. These 20 designs span the chest or one side. Click any design to make your own version.
an eagle with spread wingsTraditionalMake a similar design → 
a pair of angel wingsBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a sacred heart with flamesNeo-traditionalMake a similar design → 
a line of script across the collarbonesLetteringMake a similar design → 
a lion and a lioness facing each otherRealismMake a similar design → 
two koi facing each otherJapaneseMake a similar design → 
a large ornamental shapeBlackworkMake a similar design → 
a symmetrical stag with geometric patternsGeometricMake a similar design → 
two swallows facing each otherTraditionalMake a similar design → 
a pair of praying hands with a rosaryBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a large sternum mandalaDotworkMake a similar design → 
a clock and crows with red strokesTrash polkaMake a similar design → 
a tribal chest plateTribalMake a similar design → 
an eagle head and wings over cloudsRealismMake a similar design → 
an anatomical heart with rosesSketchMake a similar design → 
a skull with wingsNeo-traditionalMake a similar design → 
a roman armor chest plateBlack & greyMake a similar design → 
a symmetrical mothGeometricMake a similar design → 
a dragon across the chestJapaneseMake a similar design → 
a large bat with wings across the chestBlackworkMake a similar design →
Traditional chest pieces use a central subject with two matching sides, which suits the shape of the chest. An eagle with spread wings is the classic because it is wide and fills the space above the pectorals.
A smaller option is a piece on one side over the heart or a line of script below the collarbone. Sternum and collarbone areas are bony, so your artist may change the design there to suit the shape.
All designs on this page were made with TattooGen AI. Treat them as ideas and let your artist adapt them to your body.
Questions
Do chest tattoos hurt?
The sternum and collarbones are often more sensitive than the muscle. It differs from person to person, so plan breaks for a big piece.
Can I cover my chest piece with a shirt?
Most T-shirts cover it. Designs that run above the collarbone or up the neck may show, so keep the top edge low if that matters.