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One-arm machine chest press

A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: chest press machine.

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WorksChestTricepsFront delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Sit tall, one handle at chest height, the other hand on the seat.
  2. Press forward without twisting
  3. Return slowly to a stretch

Muscles worked

One-arm machine chest press: 3D figure mid-rep with the chest highlighted

Equipment

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