Machine Parallel Chest Press
The seated machine chest press on vertical, parallel handles, the palms facing each other and the elbows closer to the body.
How to do it
Setup
Seated, back on the pad, handles at chest height, palms facing each other.
Steps
- Press the handles forward until the arms are straight.
- Keep the shoulder blades on the pad.
- Return slowly until the handles are beside the chest.
Common mistakes
Seat set too low or too high: the handles start at chest height. Shoulders rolling forward at lockout: keep the blades back on the pad. Letting the stack crash: control the return.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale returning.
