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Muscles worked
| Main | Pectoralis major |
| Also | Triceps brachii, Anterior deltoid |
Setup
Two parallettes, blocks or dumbbells under the hands.
How to do it well
- Hands on blocks or dumbbells, chest goes below hand level
- Elbows at about 45 degrees
- Press up to a full lockout
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips sag at the bottom
- Flaring the elbows wide
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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.