Exercise library / Machine Chest Press

Compound · Horizontal push

Machine Chest Press

Machine Chest Press is a compound horizontal press that trains the chest. Set your shoulder blades back and down, lower under control to a comfortable stretch, and press away without letting your elbows flare wide. Your shoulders and triceps assist throughout the movement.

Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Machine
Movement pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound (multi-joint)

Substitutions

  • Dumbbell Bench Press

    Same horizontal push pattern · also trains the chest.

  • Push-Up

    Same horizontal push pattern · also trains the chest.

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