How to perform the Chest Press Machine
- 1Sit on the machine with your feet flat, adjust the seat so the handles are about chest height, then grab the handles with your chest lifted and shoulder blades gently pulled back. Keep a small bend in your elbows and your wrists straight, with your back resting lightly on the pad.
- 2Press the handles forward as you breathe out until your arms are almost straight without locking your elbows, thinking about squeezing your chest. Slowly let the handles come back toward you as you breathe in until you feel a stretch in your chest, without letting your shoulders roll forward, then repeat.
Coach tips
- Keep your chest up and shoulders down away from your ears to avoid neck and shoulder strain.
- Choose a weight that you can control smoothly; don’t let the weight stack slam down between reps.
- Think about squeezing your chest muscles together as you press instead of just pushing with your arms.
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