Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Pec Deck, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Pectoralis major |
| Also | Anterior deltoid |
Setup
Keep the shoulder blades back so the chest, not the front delts, drives the movement.
How to do it well
- Set the seat so the arms are level with the shoulders
- Bring the pads together
- Squeeze and control the return
Common mistakes
- Using momentum to slam the pads
- Shrugging the shoulders up
Free programs with Pec Deck
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (6 day)
- 30-Minute Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Machines Only: Full Body (3 day)
- Machines Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Chest Specialisation (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.