How to Do Machine Chest Press Incline

Machine Chest Press Incline is a chest exercise using machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Machine Chest Press Incline

  1. 01Set the seat height so the machine handles align with the upper chest just below the collarbones.
  2. 02Press the shoulder blades firmly into the backrest and plant both feet flat on the floor.
  3. 03Grip the handles and push forward until the elbows are almost locked, exhaling on the effort.
  4. 04Lower the weight stack slowly until the handles are just clear of the chest, feeling a stretch in the pectorals.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Machine Chest Press Incline

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Stop the descent when the elbows reach a 90 degree angle to keep the tension on the pectorals and protect the shoulder joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Machine Chest Press Incline questions

What muscles does Machine Chest Press Incline work?

Machine Chest Press Incline is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Machine Chest Press Incline correctly?

Set the seat height so the machine handles align with the upper chest just below the collarbones. Press the shoulder blades firmly into the backrest and plant both feet flat on the floor. Grip the handles and push forward until the elbows are almost locked, exhaling on the effort. Lower the weight stack slowly until the handles are just clear of the chest, feeling a stretch in the pectorals.

What is the A90 coach tip for Machine Chest Press Incline?

Stop the descent when the elbows reach a 90 degree angle to keep the tension on the pectorals and protect the shoulder joint.

Is Machine Chest Press Incline suitable for beginners?

Machine Chest Press Incline is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Machine Chest Press Incline?

Machine Chest Press Incline uses machine.

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