Leverage Chest Press

Chest · Machine

How to do it

Set the seat so the handles are at mid-chest: too high and you press with shoulder. Blades on the pad and pinched, feet firm. Press without locking the elbows hard and return until you feel the chest stretch, hands behind body line if the machine allows. You feel the chest, and being guided you can grit your teeth and chase failure safely. The classic mistake is a seat set too low, which turns the whole thing into an accidental incline press.

Also works: Triceps, Shoulders

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