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Machine chest press

Works the chest. Equipment: Chest-press machine.

Machine chest press, start position
Fig. 1 — Start
Machine chest press, end position
Fig. 2 — End

Step by step

  1. 01Set handles at mid-chest height.
  2. 02Press forward without locking hard.
  3. 03Return slowly to a light stretch.

Common mistake

Seat too high — presses become a shoulder move.

Start with a weight you can lift with good form for all your reps. If you feel sharp pain, stop. If you have an injury or a medical condition, check with a doctor or physiotherapist before starting. Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).Report an error.