How to do it
Plant both feet firmly on the floor to anchor your torso.
- 1
Sit on the leverage machine with your back flat against the pad.
- 2
Grasp the handles with your arms parallel to the floor.
- 3
Bring the handles together in front of you, squeezing your chest muscles.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and squeeze your chest muscles as you bring the handles together.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the upper back away from the pad
- ✕Letting the handles snap back rapidly
- ✕Dropping the elbows below shoulder level