Chest Press Machine
The Chest Press Machine primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Minor, Serratus Anterior and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis, Transverse Abdominis. It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
Press the handles away from your body while seated in the machine.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Pectoralis Minor, Serratus Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Transverse Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Press weight forward and away from chest until arms are extended. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head).
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