How to do Machine Chest Press
How to do it
- 1
Sit down on the Chest Press Machine and select the weight.
- 2
Step on the lever provided by the machine since it will help you to bring the handles forward so that you can grab the handles and fully extend the arms.
- 3
Grab the handles with a palms-down grip and lift your elbows so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor to the sides of your torso. Tip: Your forearms will be pointing forward since you are grabbing the handles. Once you bring the handles forward and extend the arms you will be at the starting position.
- 4
Now bring the handles back towards you as you breathe in.
- 5
Push the handles away from you as you flex your pecs and you breathe out. Hold the contraction for a second before going back to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the recommended amount of reps.
- 7
When finished step on the lever again and slowly get the handles back to their original place.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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Ready-made programs with this exercise
Gyms and trainers on GamGym can import these programs as their own templates and assign them to members.
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50+ Low-Impact 3 Days
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