How to do it
Plant your feet flat on the floor to anchor your upper body during the press.
- 1
Adjust the seat of the leverage machine so that the handles are at chest level when seated.
- 2
Sit down and grip the handles with your palms facing forward.
- 3
Press the handles together in a smooth arc, focusing on squeezing your chest muscles.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position while controlling the weight.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows throughout the movement to protect your joints and maintain tension on your chest muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking out the elbows at handle convergence
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom of the movement
- ✕Rounding the upper back during the press