Chest press machine

How to do it

Set the seat so the handles sit level with the nipple line and the back and shoulders rest flat against the pad. Press out until the arms are almost straight, then return under control until you feel a stretch across the chest without the shoulders rolling forward. The fixed path makes it a good first pressing movement for beginners and a safe way to train close to failure without a spotter.

Form cues

• Set the handles level with the nipple line
• Good first pressing movement for beginners

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

Harder variants

• Dumbbell bench press

Similar exercises

• Barbell bench press
• Dumbbell bench press
• Dumbbell floor press
• Push-up
• Incline dumbbell press
• Incline barbell press
• Incline push-up