Machine Inner Chest Press
A seated machine press whose handles converge as they travel forward, so the hands finish close together and the chest squeezes inward at the end.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, back on the pad, handles wide at chest height, feet planted.
Steps
- Press forward and let the handles bring the hands together.
- Squeeze the chest with the hands close in front.
- Return wide until the chest stretches.
Common mistakes
Shoulders rolling forward at the finish: blades stay pinned. Rushing the squeeze: hold the inner position for a beat. Short returns: the wide start is half the rep.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale returning.
