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Plate-Loaded Chest Press

A primary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

machines

Typical range

6–15 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps

Set up

Adjust the seat so the grips begin around chest level.

Execute

Press both levers smoothly while staying against the pad.

Return under control to a comfortable shoulder position.

Coaching cues

• Keep the torso supported.
• Match both lever speeds.

Common mistakes

• Loading unequal plates by accident.
• Lifting the shoulders from the pad.

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