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Machine Incline Chest Press

GymAmerica
Posted by GymAmerica
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 5:39pm filed under Chest

Calories Burned:  340 calories per hour   (based on a body weight of 150 lbs.)
Primary Muscles Trained:  Upper Pectorals
Secondary Muscles Trained:  Anterior Deltoids
Instructions: 
Position the chair such that the handles will come down just in front of your chest.
 
Sit with your feet on the floor and a slight arch in your lower back.
 
Grip the handles about 3-4 inches wider than shoulder width.
 
Lift the handles to a point directly above your shoulder joints.
 
Lower the handles to the upper part of your chest (Pectorals) with your upper arms moving directly out to the sides; touch your upper chest lightly.
 
Press the handles up to the starting position; do not lock your elbows at the top. The entire motion should be done in a smooth, controlled manner that lasts about 3 seconds, with the downward movement no faster than the upward. 

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