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Strength Training: Chest Press With Ab Curl

Last Update: February 9, 2009

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To perform a chest press with an ab curl for strength training, use a bench and dumbbells or tubing, maintain a strong core and vary the reps and sets. Work the shoulder muscles and triceps with a chest press using advice from a fitness trainer in this exercise video.

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Props: bench, dumbbells or tubing
Primary muscles: shoulders & triceps
Maintain a strong core to protect the back
Vary reps & sets for cross training

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Keith Irace has been a certified trainer for 16 years. He is currently the regional group fitness manager for Equinox Fitness Clubs in southern California and a trainer for iTRAIN.com is your own "Hollywood personal trainer right in your pocket." Each audio and video workout consists of an elite Hollywood Trainer or World Champion Athlete mixed with original music to satisfy your workout needs. iTRAIN provides more than 275 workouts in its library ranging from treadmill to elliptical, cycling, strength training, and many more.

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