Chest exercise
Machine Incline Chest Press
Incline press on a machine with a guided path for the upper chest.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksFront delts
- EquipmentMachine
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal push
- LevelBeginner
- Chest
- Front delts
- Machine
How to do the Machine Incline Chest Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Adjust the seat so the handles are at upper chest height.
- Rest your back against the pad with your shoulder blades squeezed together.
- Press up and forward until your elbows are almost extended.
- Return with control until you feel the stretch.
Muscles worked
Common Machine Incline Chest Press mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Machine Incline Chest Press, and how to fix it.
The seat is too high and the handles sit below your chest.
Lower the seat until the handles are at upper-chest height.
Your shoulders peel off the backrest at the end of each press.
Keep your shoulder blades against the pad and finish the press just before locking your elbows.
The plates rest between reps and your chest relaxes at the bottom.
Come back until you feel the stretch and start the next rep before the weight touches the stack.
Alternatives to the Machine Incline Chest Press
They work the chest with other equipment, including options for training at home.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Machine Incline Chest Press work?
The Machine Incline Chest Press works mainly the chest. It also works the front delts and the triceps.