How to do it
Lower until your upper arms reach parallel with the floor.
- 1
Kneel on the assistance pad of the leverage machine and grasp the handles.
- 2
Lower your body slowly while leaning slightly forward.
- 3
Push back up to the starting position, focusing on using your chest muscles.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to better target the chest muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Staying upright instead of leaning forward
- ✕Bouncing out of the bottom without control
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears