A seated machine for pressing forward from the chest. Its fixed path removes the need to balance a free weight and makes the movement easy to recognise.
Set the seat so the handles line up with the middle of the chest.
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Keep the head and upper back against the support.
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Place both feet flat and take an even grip.
How the movement works
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Press the handles forward while keeping the shoulder blades supported by the pad.
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Let the handles return with control until the elbows are comfortably behind the torso line.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE
Load + repetitions
SelfMate remembers previous values and keeps this movement in the same private history as the rest of your training.
Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
Your next session
Understand the movement. Keep the record.
Use the guide here, then open SelfMate beside the equipment when you are ready to record the work.