This exercise involves using a lever machine to perform a chest press while in a declined position. The movement targets the chest muscles and can be adjusted to accommodate different fitness levels.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Machine
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the lower portion of the chest muscles
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional bench press
- Reduces strain on the shoulders and wrists
- Engages the triceps and front deltoids as secondary muscles
- Can be easily adjusted for different fitness levels by changing the weight or angle of the machine
How to perform
- Adjust the seat and backrest of the machine to your desired position.
- Choose the appropriate weight and load it onto the machine.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position them at chest level.
- Push the handles away from your body until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows.
- Slowly bring the handles back towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Repeat for desired number of repetitions.
- When finished, release the handles and carefully exit the machine.
- Stretch your chest and arms to cool down.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary