Machine Bench Press

Machine Bench Press — Start position
Start position
Machine Bench Press — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Machine
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Sit down on the Chest Press Machine and select the weight.

  2. Step on the lever provided by the machine since it will help you to bring the handles forward so that you can grab the handles and fully extend the arms.

  3. Grab the handles with a palms-down grip and lift your elbows so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor to the sides of your torso. Tip: Your forearms will be pointing forward since you are grabbing the handles. Once you bring the handles forward and extend the arms you will be at the starting position.

  4. Now bring the handles back towards you as you breathe in.

  5. Push the handles away from you as you flex your pecs and you breathe out. Hold the contraction for a second before going back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of reps.

  7. When finished step on the lever again and slowly get the handles back to their original place.

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