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machine inner chest press

machine inner chest press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.

Step 2

Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

Step 3

Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling during the movement.

Step 4

Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

Primary body parts

chest

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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