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chest press seated
classification  
exercise basic
equipment chest press
mechanics compound
direction push
muscles
target chest
synergists upper chest, triceps, front deltoids
stabilizers biceps
instructions
preparation execution variations / comments
Sit in machine and adjust seat to have mid chest at height of horizontal handles. If available use foot lever to get handles in grasping range. Push it and grasp handles with overhand grip. Press lever until arms are almost extended. Return until shoulders and elbows describe a line. Repeat. To protect joints, always keep elbows just below shoulder height. Hold wrists straight.
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