Exercises

Chest Exercises

Decline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)

Muscles Worked

Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps

Machine Set-Up

Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.

Chest Bar pulleys

Handgrips

Attach the clips to the Power Rod®

resistance rods.

Success Tips

• Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and torso at the start of the motion, and slightly less than 90° at the finish.

• Keep your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, head back against the bench.

• Do not let your elbows travel behind your shoulders.

• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and maintain good spinal alignment.

Incline Bench Press - Shoulder Horizontal Adduction (and elbow extension)

Muscles Worked

Pectoralis Major, Deltoids, Triceps

Machine Set-Up

Adjust the bench to a 45° incline.

Chest Bar pulleys

• Handgrips

Attach the clips to the Power Rod®

resistance rods.

Success Tips

• Maintain a 90° angle between your upper arms and torso at the start of the motion, and slightly less than 90° at the finish.

• Keep your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, head back against the bench.

• Do not let your elbows travel behind your shoulders.

• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together and maintain good spinal alignment.

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