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Incline Machine Chest Press

StrengthBeginnerMachine

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Upper chest

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Shoulders (front delts), Triceps

How to

  1. 1Set the seat so the handles start level with your upper chest, then sit back against the angled pad.
  2. 2Press the handles up and forward until your arms are almost straight, squeezing your upper chest.
  3. 3Control the handles back until your elbows are just behind your torso and the chest is stretched.
  4. 4Keep your shoulders down away from your ears and your lower back resting on the pad.