This plate-loaded exercise targets your lower chest. Moving each arm independently helps build strength and balance.
1. Sit on the machine, pressing your back against the backrest and firmly placing your feet on the floor.
2. Grab the handles and bend your elbows at about a 90-degree angle, positioning them next to your chest.
3. Pull your shoulders back and slightly puff out your chest to get ready.
1. Push the handle forward while extending your arms and contracting your lower chest.
2. Do not fully lock your elbows, and hold briefly at the contraction point.
3. Slowly return the handle to the starting position while feeling the stretch in your lower chest.
4. Maintain balance to prevent your arms from moving on different paths.
Exhale when pushing the handle out, and inhale when returning to the starting position.
1. Do not use momentum with excessive weight; focus on pushing with your muscles only.
2. If you feel a pinching sensation in the front of your shoulders, reduce the range of motion or adjust the angle.
3. Engage your core and keep your back pressed against the seat to avoid excessively arching your lower back.
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