Exercise Description: Machine Press

Specs: Muscles Worked: The primary muscles being worked during the machine press are the Chest (Pectorals). Secondarily are the Triceps, Shoulders (Deltoids), Upper Back, Traps and Lower Back.

Instructions:: 1) Sit in upright or “bench press” position with back flat against bench (shoulders pulled back(and feet flat on floor. 2) Bottom grip position of lever arm should be aligned at the nipple-line (adjust accordingly either seat back and height adjustment, and/or lever arm). Elbows should be flexed at 90° 3) Start position: Press weight forward (use foot-assist if available). 4) Lower weight until upper arm is perpendicular to slightly past perpendicular to body. Return to start position by pressing weight forward.