Butterfly

Butterfly — Start position
Start position
Butterfly — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Machine
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • chest

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Sit on the machine with your back flat on the pad.

  2. Take hold of the handles. Tip: Your upper arms should be positioned parallel to the floor; adjust the machine accordingly. This will be your starting position.

  3. Push the handles together slowly as you squeeze your chest in the middle. Breathe out during this part of the motion and hold the contraction for a second.

  4. Return back to the starting position slowly as you inhale until your chest muscles are fully stretched.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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