How to do it
Squeeze your shoulder blades together before each press.
- 1
Adjust the seat so that the handles are at chest level when seated.
- 2
Sit down and grip the handles with a full grip.
- 3
Press the handles forward until your arms are extended.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position while controlling the weight.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pressing through your chest muscles and avoid using momentum to lift the weight, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Stopping short of full arm extension
- ✕Gripping with only the fingertips
- ✕Slamming the stack on the return