CHEST

Converging Bench Press

This exercise is very similar to the Cable Bench Press, but your arms converge to the middle as you press. Adjust the seat back to the upright position and the Functional Training Arms to chest height. Sit upright, grab the cable handles with an overhand grip, and press away from your chest. Return slowly.

Variations: Use an underhand grip, neutral grip, or even twist your wrists (like a karate punch). You can also vary the width of the Function- al Training Arms. Changing the grip and width does emphasize different areas of the muscle group.

Primary muscles worked: Pectorals Major and Minor (chest), Anterior

Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).

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BodyCraft Strength Training System manual Converging Bench Press