Incline Chest Press Machine
- Beginner
- Gym
The incline chest press machine sits you against a pad with the handles at upper-chest height, pressing up and forward until your arms straighten. The fixed path targets the upper chest along with the front delts and triceps. Beginners use it in the gym for weight and reps, mainly as a main lift.
- Muscles
- Chest, Front delts, Triceps
- Equipment
- Machine
- Logged as
- Weight and reps
How to
- Sit with the handles at upper-chest height, back on the pad.
- Plant your feet and grip the handles.
- Press up and forward until your arms are straight.
- Return slowly until your chest stretches.
Form cues
- Keep your shoulder blades pinned to the pad.
- Exhale as you press the handles forward.
- Stop just short of locking your elbows out.
Common mistakes
- Shoulders roll forward off the pad. Keep your shoulder blades set against the pad.
- Elbows snap straight and lock hard. Stop just before your elbows fully lock.
- Feet slide or lift off the floor. Keep both feet planted flat throughout.
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