Machine Incline Hammer Chest Press
The incline machine press on handles held palms facing each other; the neutral grip keeps the elbows closer to the body than a bar grip does.
How to do it
Setup
Seated on the reclined pad, handles at the upper-chest line in a neutral grip, feet planted.
Steps
- Press up until the arms are straight over the upper chest.
- Keep the palms facing each other and the elbows in.
- Lower slowly into the stretch at the upper chest.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring despite the grip: the neutral handles are there to keep them in. Back lifting off the pad: stay pressed into it. Short returns: let the handles come back to the upper chest.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale returning.
