Chest Exercises
Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
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Seated - facing outward
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Chest Bar
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Leg extension removed
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Handgrips
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Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
Success Tips
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Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
torso throughout the motion.
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Keep your chest muscles tightened.
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Limit and control your range of motion
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Keep your knees bent, feet on the Platform and head
back against the Seat Back Pad.
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Keep your elbows in front of your shoulders.
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Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
Decline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)
Muscles Worked
Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps
Machine Set-Up
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Seated - facing outward
•
Chest Bar
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Leg extension removed
•
Handgrips
•
Attach the clips to the Power Rod® resistance rods.
Success Tips
•
Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and
torso at the start of the motion, and slightly less than
90° at the finish.
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Keep your knees bent, feet on the Platform and head
back against the Seat Back Pad.
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Do not let your elbows travel behind your shoulders.
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Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and
maintain good spinal alignment.
Exercises
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