Incline machine press
Primary muscles: Chest. Assisting muscles: Shoulders, Triceps.
How to do it
- Adjust the weight and the seat so that the handles are level with your upper chest.
- Sit with your chest and head up, shoulder blades pulled back — the starting position.
- Press the handles forward, extending your elbows.
- Hold for a second at the top, then return under control, without resting the weight on the stack between reps.
Key to the execution: Check the seat position — the handles should be at the top of your chest, not the middle.
Common mistakes
- Not adjusting the seat, so the handles work the lower chest instead of the upper chest.
- Letting the weight bang onto the stack between reps.
- Pushing your shoulders forward instead of using your chest.
Alternatives: exercises for the same muscles
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