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Machine Chest Press

A primary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

machines

Typical range

6–20 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps

Set up

Adjust the seat so the handles align near mid-chest.

Execute

Press while the head and torso remain supported.

Return until the chest is comfortably lengthened without the stack crashing.

Coaching cues

• Press through the handles.
• Keep the shoulders on the pad.

Common mistakes

• Setting the seat too high or low.
• Letting the weights slam between reps.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.