Machine chest press
- Basic
- Machine
Press with your back on the pad, elbows 45°
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Chest
- Secondary:
- Shoulders, Triceps
How to do it
- Adjust the seat so the handles sit at mid-chest height.
- Press until your arms extend with a full range of motion.
- Return under control, without the load clanking at the end.
Common mistakes
- Snapping your elbows straight.
- Lifting your back off the pad.
- Too short a range of motion.
Tips
- Set the pin to a load that lets you reach 10-12 clean reps.
- Keep wrists neutral, aligned with your forearm.