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machine horizontal push Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Incline Plate-Loaded Chest Press
Primary Muscles: upper chest, chest
Secondary Stabilisers: anterior deltoid, triceps
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
90s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Set the seat so the handles start just below clavicle height.
- Brace your torso against the pad and drive through your palms.
- Lower slowly over 2 to 3 seconds to maximise upper chest tension.