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Chest press

Chest, triceps

How to do it

  1. 1Handles roughly mid-chest.
  2. 2Push forward without letting shoulders roll forward.
  3. 3Return slowly.

Coaching notes

Why do it
Machine press for chest and triceps with a stable path.
Breathing
Exhale press · inhale return.
Tempo
Smooth press · 2 sec return.

Be careful

  • Don't let shoulders roll forward at the finish.
  • Keep shoulder blades lightly packed into the pad.
  • Stop short of painful end-range stretch.

Common mistakes

  • Shoulders shrugging forward
  • Half reps
  • Slamming the stack