Top 144 Chest Tattoos for Men

Top chest tattoos for men. For ladies who love tattooed men, brace yourselves for our Top 144 Chest Tattoos for Men that will surely make you fall in love. And for men who are looking for chest tattoo inspiration, our long list of 144 will be more than enough to inspire you and make the ladies go crazy!

Ladies love muscled chest, and a tattoo makes it more interesting and sexy. There are a lot to choose from. The chest is one of the most common placement for tattoos because it is visible and can be a teaser when you are wearing a button down shirt or a zippered shirt. Just like superheroes who usually have their logos on the chest, having a tattoo on the chest will make you feel super as well.

Therefore this post is for both sexes to give you an eye candy and to make you want to go out there and get a chest tattoo for yourself. I hope you will enjoy them.

Top 144 Chest Tattoos for Men:

1. This is obviously the love for the country chest tattoo

An eagle, stripes, stars and American colors for the heart. This guy is loyal to his country.

2. Time

This entire chest tattoo is lovely, I love how the flowers, bird, sky and the clock are all incorporated in this chest tattoo piece.

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3. Quote chest tattoo for men

Quote tattoo on the right chest and a tribal tattoo on the left looks quite harmonious, don’t ya think?

4. Skulls and faces chest tattoo for men

Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Quite a meaningful tattoo this one is.

5. Winged glass hour tattoo

6. Day of the dead chest tattoo

A lot of people even non-Mexicans love day of the dead tattoos because of its rich culture, and their bold and beautiful colors.

7. Lion chest tattoo

Well at least this lion looks well behave and regal.

8. 3D Chest Tattoo for Men

Here’s an amazing 3D clock chest tattoo that would make your heart hurt, just by looking at it.

9. Colored octopus

I like the color combination of this tattoo, it would look awesome in black light.

10. Tribal chest and sleeve tattoo

Tribal tattoo are always cool and timeless.

11. Cool tribal chest tattoo

Makes him look so macho!

12. Ship and anchor

Nautical tattoos are very popular, especially to the marines.

13. Insomnia

Quite dark and messy tattoos, but some people love it.

14. 3 skulls and the eye of providence chest tattoo

Quite cool, but I think it would have been better if there were more shading?

15. Stag and crow

The stag is a symbol of manhood and sexuality. There’s nothing else can be more manly than a stag chest tattoo with a crow.

16. Eagle chest tattoo

You’ll be seeing more of our eagle tattoos, most men wanted an eagle for a chest tattoo, maybe because it’s a perfect placement.

17. Wolf chest tattoo

I actually love the Indian and skull tattoo better than the wolf tattoo.

18. Death’s-head hawkmoth chest tattoo for men

The Death’s-head hawkmoth is quite an interesting tattoo and an insect itself, that’s because of its skull shaped print on its thorax. It is associated with dark supernatural belief among some cultures.

19. Batman chest tattoo

This tattoo is for those batman fanatics. The bat symbol is perfect on the chest than anywhere else.

20. Owl chest tattoo

For the night owls out there. If you want more owl tattoos and its meaning, you may check out our article,

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21. Heart and Skulls

This is also a great idea for a couple chest tattoo!

22. Name chest tattoo

Oh look! That’s my name on his chest. So some guys have a tattoo of their love ones on their chest. I love the heart tattoo though, it looks like a love potion to me.

23. Vintage look ship chest tattoo

This is an old school theme, old school never dies.

24. Quote chest tattoo

25. Traditional chest tattoos for men

This man’s tattoos are all traditional. If this photo was not black and white, I bet those tattoos are boldly colored.

26. Raven chest tattoo

The ravens are quite symbolic and mythical. It is often associated with power, prophecy and protection.

27. Owl and geometric designs chest tattoo for men

28. Meaningless 3D chest tattoo

You don’t always need to have an explanation why you got such tattoo, right? There are no rules, only great art work and worst tattoos.

29. Graffiti chest tattoos

The entire tattoos are awesome, I’m distracted and loving the statues on the stomach.

30. Cool outline chest tattoo

I’m not so sure if this tattoo is unfinished or he prefers it like that, but already his winged hour glass chest tattoo looks stunning! It is quite similar of that in number 5.

31. Skull tattoo and others

Love the Shakespearian skull tattoo!

32. Pirate themed chest tattoos

For those who love pirate themed tattoos, which are awesome in its own way, this whole piece is a great inspiration.

33. For the heart-broken chest tattoo

We’ve all been there and done that, getting our hearts stabbed again and again, this tattoo is epic!

34. Cog gears chest tattoo for men

There’s nothing more manly than cog gears, right?

35. Mermaid chest tattoo

Here’s something different from the usual pirate ship and other nautical themed tattoos. A beautiful mermaid! Not too feminine, this is for men!

36. Creativity killed the cat

Animal skulls chest tattoo for men and a cool font quote that goes with it.

37. Black ang Grey chest tattoo for men

Each symbol has its own meaning, but they are all incorporated well in this tattoo.

38. Traditional dagger, butterfly and heart chest tattoos

All the vibrant colors are here.

39. Cool Ganesha chest tattoo

This is my favorite tattoo among the list. I love elephants and I love Ganesha.

40. Traditional sugar skull chest tattoo

Skulls are quite a hit when it comes to chest tattoos.

41. Heart chest tattoo

I think this tattoo is quite Emo, but it looks great even for a guy to wear it. I love the sketchy design and the beautiful red in it.

42. Lion chest tattoo

I think this tattoo suits perfectly well for the lionhearted men out there!

43. Mixed chest tattoos

I’m not so sure what tattoo these are really, but I think there’s a a cover up that has been done here which were formerly swallows.

44. Whale and giant squid tattoo

I love the mix of colors of this tattoo, remind me of the novel Moby Dick. It looks so classic.

45. Vibrant and loud colored chest tattoo

To other people, your tattoo doesn’t always have to make sense, they just have to be attractive.

46. Modern art chest tattoos

For black and grey to be mixed with other colors is not so bad at all.

47. Quote chest tattoo with skull and a raven

This tattoo is surreal.

48. Golden phoenix

Gold and red are such a perfect tandem colors.

49. Batman and joker chest tattoo

I like this tattoo compared to the usual batman logo.

50. American tattoos

This man obviously loves the land of his birth and got lots of tattoo to prove it.

51. Black and Grey hamsa chest tattoo

This Middle eastern amulet never goes out of style and you can have it in different designs.

52. Guns and roses and prayer chest tattoo for bad boys

here’s a rockstar tattoo for the bad boys our there.

53. Tribal chest tattoo

54. Horrific tattoos

This guy obviously loves the horror movies that he’s watched and had them tattooed on his sleeve and chest.

55. Biblical quote chest tattoo for men

I know this verse too well, UFC fighter Jon Jones has its verse tattooed on his chest as well, Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”.

56. Death’s-head hawkmoth

Here’s another death’s-head hawkmoth tattoo in bright colors.

57. Tribal chest tattoos

58. Tribal chest tattoos

There different types of tribal tattoos, there’s Samoan and Polynesian. However, some people make up there own designs that are similar to both tribes and sometimes incorporate them.

59. Dragon with YinYang chest tattoo

This tattoo is very oriental.

60. Mandala chest tattoo

Because of the beautiful lines and shapes of the Mandala, it has become a popular tattoo all over the world.

61. Abstract chest tattoo

62. Black and grey chest tattoo

Sometimes it’s better to stick with black and grey or colored tattoos, if you mix it all up (depending on the design) that’s when it starts to look messy instead of artsy.

63. For the lover boy

64. Snake chest tattoo

There’s nothing more manly than a cobra chest tattoo, right?

65. Biomechanical

Suits the cyborgs very well.

66. Samurai chest tattoo

Although it’s a small piece, but this samurai tattoo have amazing details! I want one for myself!

67. Traditional owl tattoo

All the traditional tattoos of this guy looks amaing, especially the owl on his chest.

68. Black and grey owl chest tattoo

This owl’s size was properly measured to fit this guy’s chest. It’s always better this way.

69. Armor chest tattoo

70. Classicism art tattoo

Formal and restrained is how people define classicism, and it’s amazing to have it as a tattoo! Not many tattoo artist can do that.

71. Wolf head and skull chest tattoo

72. Lord of The Ring chest tattoo

If you are a Lord of The Rings fan like I am and this guy on the picture, getting a tattoo of it is a grand idea especially if you find a tattoo artist who is really good with colors and realistic tattoos, just like this guy’s chest tattoo.

73. Vulture and arrowed heart chest tattoo

Okay, so I am not sure if that’s an eagle or a vulture or other bird specie, let me know if I am wrong.

74. Day of the Dead chest tattoos

For more Day of the Dead tattoos visit our posts entitled 66 Best Day of the Dead Tattoos and 38 Cool Sugar Skull Tattoos

75. Awesome traditional chest tattoo

Here’s a Moby Dick or The Whale inspired tattoo and it’s awesome!

76. Swallow and sacred heart chest tattoos

77. 3-eyed owl tattoo

78. Skull and flowers

Lovely colors!

79. Abstract tattoos

80. Lotus and Phoenix chest tattoo

Beautifully shaded and graceful strokes tattoo.

81. Butterfly and horse chest tattoo for men

Men can also wear butterflies like women, in a manly kind of way.

82. Japanese Tattoos

Oriental tattoos are very popular all over the world because of its vibrant colors and rich culture.

83. Raven chest tattoo

I like the different colors incorporated on this raven tattoo, it makes it less boring than the usual raven tattoos we see.

84. The Lone Ranger chest tattoos

Here’s a bit of an American culture tattoo.

85. Realistic chest tattoos

I love the x-ray tattoo, I never thought it would look so cool as a tattoo. Having the heart as the only colorful tattoo in the entire front piece makes this whole tattoo one of a kind.

86. Stag and crows chest tattoo

87. Native American chest tattoo for men

I like this tattoo because it is historical and rich in culture.

88. Spiderman chest tattoo

Anyone can be Spiderman!

89. Winged skull chest tattoo

90. Unique chest tattoo

91. Unique owl chest tattoo

Do you like the water color effect of it? We think it is still manly enough.

92. One of a kind heart tattoo

Too feminine? not really.

93. V for Vendetta tattoo

94. Bat chest tattoo

Probably the Batman icon is too mainstream that’s why he got a real bat for a tattoo instead. LOL

95. Random Heroes Chest Tattoos

96. A zombie hare chest tattoo

You won’t see this tattoo every day.

97. Cool tattoos

98. Hammerhead shark tattoo

The hammerhead and Japanese waves are well combined!

99. Cool tattoos

I think every rockstar should have a cool tattoo like this one. I love the colors! This skull tattoo is done by John Anderton.

100. Sugar skulls chest tattoo

I almost thought they were regular skulls, but then I looked closer and found out they are sugar skulls.

101. 3D Spiderman chest tattoo

Here’s a cool superhero tattoo!

102. Eagle chest tattoo

103. Monster Tattoo

I don’t know what kind of monster this is, but monster tattoos are not unusual. Nothing is unusual for tattoos.

104. Nautical tattoo

If you love the sea and anything associated with it, this tattoo captures the soul of it, I think because of the nice sunset.

105. Wolf Chest Tattoo

Compared to the rest of wolf tattoo you’ve seen above, this one looks more tamed and gentle. If you love dogs, then get this tattoo!

106. Chest Tattoos

When I look at his tattoo, it feels dreamy, there are a lot of things in here that makes you ask what they mean to the perosn who got it.

107. Portrait tattoo

Here’s something nice and unique, a child blowing planets. I would’ve love it more it was a colored tattoo.

108. Abstract tattoo

109. Owl chest tattoo

While you see most owl tattoos on this post with their full body and wide spread wings, this tattoo captures the beauty of the owl’s huge eyes.

110.  Mirror effect chest tattoo for men

Nicely done effect.

111. Lace Tattoo for Men? Why not?

It’s not so bad. Makes him look like an Egyptian Pharaoh, also not a bad idea right?

112. Illuminati chest tattoo

and other geometrical tattoo..

113. Horned skull chest tattoo

114. Spiritual Symbol chest tattoos

Spiritual symbols such as the mandalas, hamsa, lotus flower and etc are tattoos worth having as they are meaningful and

brings so much positivity.

115. Hexagon tattoo

The hexagon shape have many good interpretation, aside from seeing this shape in nature, it is also the shape of communication, harmony, balance and union.

116. Biomechanical chest tattoos

His biomechanical tattoos also has 3D effects on it.

117. Abstract tribal tattoos

118. Elephant chest tattoo

Elephants are magnificent and spiritual beings.

119. Hear, see and speak no evil chest tattoos

The monkeys are artistically drawn and I am impressed with the bright colors for the background.

120. Blue and orange koi

Try other colors for your koi tattoos.

121. Stag tattoos

You won’t notice it at first, but this is a chest tattoo of 2 stags fighting each other, some hexagon and cube shapes too.

122. Unique tattoo

123. Giant octopus chest tattoo

124. Realistic gore tattoo

Although this is a picture of woman’s chest tattoo,it’s not bad for a man’s chest tattoo as well.

125. Armour tattoo

126. Never Surrender

127. Romantic chest tattoo

I love the romantic idea of this tattoo despite the skulls which some people think is quite grim.

128. Panther tattoo

129. Bird chest tattoo

He made it unusual by adding some unique elements on his tattoo.

130. Ram/Lion chest tattoo

Once again I apologize if this is a photo of a woman’s chest, but I believe this awesome tattoo would look great on a man as well.

131. Batman chest tattoo

As a woman, I think this tattoo makes men hotter than usual, especially those with delicious abs.

132. Large chest tattoo

133. Quote and eagle chest tattoos for men

“Strength through loyalty” is a nice quote to live by, especially for those who are working in the force.

134. Emo tattoo

135. Half done monster tattoo

I haven’t seen much of this tattoo designs these days.

136. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution chest tattoo

Even geeks have tattoos too!

137. Stag tattoo with background tattoo

138. Something different

You can get something unusual tattoo just to be different from the others.

139. Bear chest tattoo, can you bare it?

The fiercer the better, don’t you agree?

140. Eagle VS Snake

Nicely done in black and grey.

141. Unfinished traditional tattoo

This tattoo deserves to be on this article despite being unfinished because it is already beautiful. How much more with the bold colors!

142. Bearded man and bird

I’m sorry if I do not have any information about this guy’s tattoo, it could be a dwarf or a self portrait. I don’t know. LOL

143. Black, grey and red tattoos

This happens to be my favorite colors and this guy perfectly nailed it!

144. Fox and others

Here’s another eye candy for me. A fox tattoo with the rest of the animal skulls in beautiful colors, black, grey and red.

And there you have! That was quite a long list and I must say I have put so much effort on this one. I tried to get a wide variety but can’t help getting different designs with the same subject like the stags and skulls because they are way too popular and beautiful on the chest spot.

I hope you got many ideas for your chest tattoo, and you can combine them all together and make it look awesome, have them as a new inspiration for other artists or tattoo addicts!