How to do it
Plant both feet firmly and drive through the floor.
- 1
Adjust the seat of the leverage machine so that the handles are at chest level.
- 2
Sit back against the pad with feet flat on the floor.
- 3
Grasp the handles and press them forward until your arms are extended.
- 4
Slowly return to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your chest.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on pressing through the chest and avoid locking out your elbows at the top of the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows too wide
- ✕Arching the lower back excessively
- ✕Dropping the handles on the descent