How To Do Chest Presses With A Machine Video

Strengthen the chest with weight machines. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.

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Work chest, shoulders, triceps
Keep hands even with chest
Exhale as you press out

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Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endurance training, and teaching people the proper forms for exercise. He enjoys helping others reach their goals.

LANCE BUMGARNER: Now, I am going to show you how to do chest presses with a machine. Right here we have a chest press machine. This machine is going to be working your chest, your shoulders and your triceps. You are going to want to first adjust the seat of the machine. You want to take a seat and making sure the handles are even with your chest. Choose a weight based on your fitness level. If you are going for strength, you need to use heavier weights and use fewer repetitions. If you are going for endurance, you would need to use higher repetitions with lighter weights. You are going to exhale as you press out; inhale as you return. Exhale as you press out; inhale as you return. Back to the starting position. After you complete your set, repeat several more based on your fitness level. Just remember to keep your back nice and flat up against the pad, your feet firmly on the floor, remain in good form. This is how to do a chest press machine. You are working your chest, shoulders and triceps.

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