Leverage Incline Chest Press

The Leverage Incline Chest Press is a great exercise to target the pectoral muscles and improve overall chest strength. To begin, you'll need to adjust the seat to your height and load an appropriate weight onto the pins. Once you're in position, you'll press the handles forward by extending through the elbow. After a brief pause at the top, you'll return the weight just above the start position, keeping tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete. This exercise is an effective way to build and strengthen the chest muscles.

1. First, load an appropriate weight onto the pins.
2. Next, adjust the seat to your height.
3. Ensure that the handles are near the top of the pectorals at the beginning of the motion.
4. Make sure your chest and head are up, and your shoulder blades are retracted. This will be your starting position.
5. Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow.
6. Take a brief pause at the top of the motion.
7. Return the weight just above the start position.
8. Remember to keep tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete.

• Adjust the seat and weight pins: Make sure to adjust the seat to your height and load an appropriate weight onto the pins before starting the exercise.
• Maintain proper form: Keep your chest and head up, and your shoulder blades retracted throughout the exercise. This will help target the pectoral muscles effectively and prevent any strain or injury.
• Start with the handles near the top of the pectorals: Position the handles near the top of your pectorals at the beginning of the motion to ensure you are targeting the chest muscles properly.
• Extend through the elbow: Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow. This will engage the chest muscles and help improve overall chest strength.
• Pause at the top: After extending the handles, pause briefly at the top of the motion. This will further engage the chest muscles and enhance the effectiveness of the exercise.
• Return the weight just above the start position: When bringing the weight back, make sure to stop just above the start position. This will keep tension on the muscles and prevent any relaxation or disengagement.
• Avoid returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete: To maintain constant tension on the muscles, refrain from returning the weight to the stops until you have completed the entire set. This will maximize the benefits of the exercise.

To incorporate the Leverage Incline Chest Press into your workouts, follow these steps: 1. Warm up: Before starting any exercise, it's important to warm up your muscles. You can do this by performing some light cardio exercises like jogging or jumping jacks for 5-10 minutes. 2. Set up the equipment: Adjust the seat of the Leverage Incline Chest Press machine to your height. Load an appropriate weight onto the pins. The handles should be near the top of your pectorals at the beginning of the motion. 3. Starting position: Sit on the machine with your chest and head up, and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position. 4. Execution: Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow. Focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you push the weight away from your body. Exhale during this phase of the movement. 5. Pause and contraction: Once you've fully extended your arms, pause for a brief moment at the top of the movement. Feel the contraction in your chest muscles. 6. Return to starting position: Slowly lower the weight just above the start position, maintaining tension on your chest muscles. Do not let the weight touch the stops until you have completed the desired number of repetitions. 7. Repeat: Complete the desired number of repetitions for your workout. Aim for 8-12 reps per set, and perform 3-4 sets with a 60-90 second rest between sets. 8.