Exercise Lab

Straight Bar Chest Press on Exercise Ball

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Equipment

  • Torque F7 (Functional Trainer)

Muscle Groups

  • Abs & Core
  • Chest
  • Triceps

Purposes

  • Chest strength.
  • Triceps strength.
  • Core Strength.

Description

  • Set doors narrow, adjust swivel pulleys to lowest position, place burst-proof exercise ball* between swivel pulleys, attach straight bar ends to each swivel pulley and set resistance.
  • Lie flat on ball so straight bar is aligned at mid- chest, grasp bar with palms facing out and elbows out to side at 90° angle.
  • Slowly press outward; return to start position and repeat.
  • * Exercise ball sold separately

ProTip

  • Keep your, hips level, head up and trunk tight.

Mistakes

  • Dropping the hips.
  • Twisting the torso.