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Vertical Chest Press

Sit all the way back in the machine and grip the handles at chest height. Keep your back against the seat. Exhale and push the handles forward. Inhale and slowly return to the start.

Body part
Chest
Equipment
Machine
Level
★★☆☆☆ (Beginner)
Vertical Chest Press — Start position

Vertical Chest Press

Vertical Chest Press — Start position
01|Start position

Sit all the way back in the machine and grip the handles at chest height. Keep your back against the seat.

Vertical Chest Press — Movement
02|Movement

Exhale and push the handles forward. Inhale and slowly return to the start.

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Key points

  • Keep your back and hips against the pads
  • Keep your chest up and shoulder blades stable
  • Focus on squeezing your chest through the full movement

Cautions

  • Don't lock out your elbows
  • Don't shrug your shoulders
  • Control the movement without bouncing

MUSCLES

Main muscles

  • Pectoralis major
  • Anterior deltoid
  • Triceps

Equipment: Chest press machine

Vertical Chest Press — Main muscles

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