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Chest Press Machine
Body Part: Chest, Shoulders, Anterior Deltoids, Triceps
Equipment: Chest Press Machine
Difficulty: Beginner
Description
Step 1: Adjust machine so that handles are at lower chest height. Ensure posture is tall and core is braced.
Step 2: Depress the foot lever to bring the arms forward and grasp handles approximately 1.5x shoulder width. Release foot lever.
Step 3: Slowly press forward until the arms are completely extended.
Step 4: Reverse the pattern and return to the starting position moving through a maximum, comfortable range of motion that technique can be maintained.
Step 5: Repeat. Keep shoulders down, chin from jutting forward and back from arching or rounding.