Chest Press

Sit at the machine and grip the handles at chest height. Press forward until your arms are fully extended, then return slowly to the starting position. Maintain your shoulders down and back against the pad.

CHEST · PUSH

Chest Press: how the movement is executed

How it is executed

Sit at the machine and grip the handles at chest height.
Press forward until your arms are fully extended, then return slowly to the starting position.
Maintain your shoulders down and back against the pad.

Muscles worked: Chest
Primary muscle: Mid chest
Equipment: Machine
Movement pattern: Push
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: StrengthHypertrophy

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