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Machine Chest Press
- Main muscle
- Mid Chest
- Muscle group
- Chest
- Equipment
- Machine
How to do it
- 1Sit in the machine with the seat adjusted so handles align with mid-chest.
- 2Grip the handles and set your feet flat on the floor.
- 3Press the handles forward until your arms extend fully.
- 4Avoid locking your elbows out aggressively at the top.
- 5Return the handles slowly back to the starting position.
Coaching cues
- Handles track mid-chest
- Press forward, not up
- Control the return
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