Chest press machine

How to do it

1. 1

   Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.

2. 2

   Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

3. 3

   Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling during the movement.

4. 4

   Pause briefly at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Shoulders, Triceps

Equipment

Gym machine

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