Chain Press

The Chain Press is an effective exercise for targeting your chest muscles. It is performed while lying on a flat bench with the arms perpendicular to the floor and wrists pronated. The exercise involves connecting the chains to the cable handle attachments and then lowering the chains by flexing the elbows. You should lower the chains until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle, and then reverse the motion by extending through the elbow to lockout. The Chain Press is a great way to build strength and size in the chest muscles.

1. Connect the chains to the cable handle attachments.
2. Position yourself on the flat bench in the same position as for a dumbbell press. Make sure your wrists are pronated and your arms are perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
3. Lower the chains by flexing your elbows. Allow some of the chain to unload onto the floor.
4. Continue lowering the chains until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle.
5. Reverse the motion by extending through your elbow to lockout.

1. Make sure the chains are securely connected to the cable handle attachments before starting the exercise.
2. Position yourself properly on the flat bench, ensuring that your wrists are pronated and arms perpendicular to the floor.
3. Maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your back flat against the bench and your core engaged.
4. Start with a weight that you can comfortably handle and gradually increase the resistance as you become stronger.
5. Lower the chains by flexing your elbows in a controlled manner, avoiding any sudden or jerky movements.
6. Stop lowering the chains when your elbow forms a 90 degree angle, as going beyond this point may strain your muscles or joints.
7. When extending through the elbow to lockout, do so with control and avoid hyperextending your arms.
8. Listen to your body and stop the exercise if you feel any pain or discomfort. Consult with a fitness professional if necessary.
9. Always warm up before performing the Chain Press exercise to prepare your muscles for the workout.
10. Remember to breathe properly throughout the exercise, inhaling during the lowering phase and exhaling during the lifting phase.

To incorporate the Chain Press into your workouts, you can follow these steps: 1. Begin by connecting the chains to the cable handle attachments. 2. Position yourself on a flat bench in the same position as for a dumbbell press. Your wrists should be pronated and arms perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position. 3. Lower the chains by flexing the elbows, unloading some of the chain onto the floor. 4. Continue until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle. 5. Reverse the motion by extending through the elbow to lockout. Here are a few ways you can incorporate the Chain Press into your workouts: 1. Chest Workout: Include the Chain Press as one of your chest exercises. Perform 3-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions. You can alternate it with exercises like bench press, dumbbell flyes, or push-ups for a complete chest workout. 2. Superset: Pair the Chain Press with another upper body exercise to create a superset. For example, perform a set of Chain Press followed immediately by a set of cable flyes. This will increase the intensity of your workout and help you save time. 3. Progressive Overload: Use the Chain Press as a way to progressively overload your chest muscles. Start with lighter chains and gradually increase the weight or length of the chains as you get stronger. This will challenge your muscles and promote muscle growth. 4. Circuit Training: Include the Chain Press in a circuit training routine.