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Machine Chest Press

How to do it step by step, and the muscles it works.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Machine
Type
Compound
  1. Machine Chest Press, position 1 of 2Position 1 of 2
  2. Machine Chest Press, position 2 of 2Position 2 of 2
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How to do it

  1. Adjust the seat so the handles line up with the middle of your chest.
  2. Sit with your back against the pad, feet flat on the floor, and grip the handles.
  3. Press the handles forward until your arms are straight, without slamming your elbows into lockout.
  4. Return slowly until you feel a stretch across your chest, keeping your shoulder blades on the pad.

Warm up first and pick a weight you can control through the whole movement. Stop if something hurts.

Muscles worked

Also known as

Seated Chest Press (Machine) · Flat Machine Chest Press · Machine Bench Press · Leverage Machine Chest Press · Chest Press (Machine)

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