- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Front Delt
- Equipment
- Other weight machines
How to do it
- Adjust the seat so the handles line up with your mid-chest, then sit with your back against the pad.
- Press the handles forward until your arms are straight.
- Let them come back slowly until your hands are beside your chest.
Common mistakes
- Letting your shoulders roll forward off the pad.
- Letting the weight stack slam at the end.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Chest Press Machine into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.