Incline Chest Press Machine
Technique guide
Set-up
- Adjust the seat so the handles start level with your upper chest.
- Sit back against the angled pad with your feet flat on the floor.
How to do it
- Press the handles up and forward until your arms are almost straight.
- Let them come back slowly until you feel a stretch across your upper chest.
- Keep the weight stack from resting between reps.
Coaching cues
- Drive through your palms with your wrists straight.
- Keep your back and head against the pad.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back off the pad.
- Bouncing the handles at the bottom.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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