Horizontal push · Coached in Recomp

Chest press machine

The chest press machine is a beginner horizontal push exercise for your chest and triceps, using chest press machine.

Main muscles
Chest, Triceps
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Chest press machine
Level
Beginner
Chest press machine, starting position
Start
Chest press machine, end position
Finish

Setup

Set the seat so the handles line up with the middle of your chest.

How to do it

  1. Grip the handles and squeeze your shoulder blades back.
  2. Press forward until your arms are nearly straight.
  3. Return slowly until you feel a chest stretch.

Coaching cues

  • Back stays on the pad.
  • Smooth, controlled reps.

Common mistakes

  • Seat too high or too low.
  • Letting the stack slam.

Make it easier or harder

EasierIncline push-up HarderDumbbell bench press

Alternatives to the chest press machine

Cable fly Cable stack Dumbbell bench press Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell floor press Dumbbells Dumbbell fly Dumbbells, Flat bench Incline dumbbell press Dumbbells, Adjustable bench Incline push-up Flat bench