Machine chest press

Main muscle🎯 Pectorals
Equipment🧰 Machine
Area🫁 Chest
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How to do it step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
  3. Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling during the movement.
  4. Pause briefly at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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