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Incline Machine Chest Press

Incline machine chest press for the upper chest with a fixed path and easy load management.

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Incline Machine Chest Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestShouldersTriceps

Equipment

Chest Press Machine

Sets × reps

4 × 12

Rest

1 min 15 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Adjust the seat so the handles start around upper-chest height.
  2. 02Sit with your back flat against the pad, feet planted, and chest lifted.
  3. 03Hold the handles and press them forward and upward without locking your elbows hard.
  4. 04Pause briefly at the top while keeping your shoulders down and controlled.
  5. 05Lower the handles slowly until you feel a comfortable stretch in the chest.

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