Exercise Lab

Seated Chest Press

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Equipment

  • Chest Press Machine

Muscle Groups

  • Chest
  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Chest strength
  • Front deltoid strength
  • Triceps strength

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Description

  • Set the seat at a level that allows the handles to be level with your chest (while seated)
  • Seated and keeping your chest up, press both handles straight out in front of you
  • Slowly lower them to the start position

ProTip

  • Keep your chest up

Mistakes

  • Hunching the shoulders forward
  • Excessively arching the back