Chest press
Muscles used: Backs/Stomach
Description: This is an upper body station that gives users a fantastic workout. This machine works the chest and arms, giving a great upper body workout for all abilities.
How to use correctly: Try the 2 grip variations to work different muscles in the chest
- Make sure you sit comfortably on the seat provided, with your feet just over shoulder width apart and firmly placed on the ground.
- Taking hold of any 1 of the 2 hand positions available, push the handles out until your arms are fully extended, making sure you don't lock your arms out.
- Return the handles back to the start position in a controlled manner.
Benefits: This exercise will improve the muscle tone of chest and arms over a period of time.
Trainer's tip: As you'll be lifting 30% of your body weight, make sure your repetitions are controlled.
Look to be executing 12 - 15 repetitions per set to gain maximum benefit!
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