How to do it
Exhale smoothly as you press the handles forward.
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Sit on the leverage machine with your back flat against the pad.
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Adjust the seat so the handles are at chest level.
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Grip the handles and press them forward until your arms are extended, but not locked.
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Slowly return to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your chest muscles.
Expert tip
Adjust the seat and handles to align with your chest, not your shoulders or neck, to target the correct muscles and avoid strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking out the elbows at full extension
- ✕Lifting the shoulder blades off the back pad
- ✕Pressing one handle before the other