Machine Chest Press
This is an exercise for chest, biceps and shoulder strengthening.
- Equipment
- Machine
- Muscle groups
- Chest
- Primary muscles
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Adjust the machine so that you are sitting with the bars at chest height.
- Place your hands on the bars and place your feet on the foot rest.
- Press out, extending your arms as far as possible in a steady motion.
- Pause for a moment and then return slowly to starting position.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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