How to do it
Drive your shoulder blades into the incline and keep your chest lifted throughout each rep.
- 1
Set the pulleys above shoulder height and select the weight you want to use.
- 2
Place an incline bench between the pulleys, lying down with your feet flat on the floor.
- 3
Grasp the handles with your palms facing forward and extend your arms above your chest.
- 4
With a slight bend in your elbows, lower your arms out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch on your chest.
- 5
Bring your hands back together above your chest in a hugging motion.
- 6
Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the weight.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on maintaining a constant tension on the chest muscles throughout the movement. Avoid locking your elbows and keep a slight bend in them during the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder depth
- ✕Bending the elbows further as arms open
- ✕Pressing the handles up instead of arcing