How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and stacked over your forearms for every rep.
- 1
Adjust the seat and handles to align with your chest.
- 2
Sit down and grasp the handles.
- 3
Press the handles away from your chest until your arms are straight.
- 4
Slowly return the handles to the starting position without letting the weights rest.
Expert tip
Keep your feet planted and avoid arching your back to maintain proper form and target the chest muscles effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide on the press
- ✕Bouncing the handles off the bottom stop
- ✕Pressing the handles unevenly with one arm