Chest Press Machine

Pro Tip

Grip the handles further apart to emphasize your chest more, or closer together to emphasize your triceps more.

How To

Sit on the machine with your feet firmly planted on the ground and head pressed against the backrest, holding the handles with an overhand grip at chest level.
Exhale and press your arms forward and upward.
Continue pressing your arms forward until they are fully extended.
Inhale and bring your arms back, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.

Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.

Equipment

Chest Press Machine

This machine can help you improve your bench press strength.

Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.

Chest Press Machine

Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment