Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Plate-Loaded Chest Press, 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, Triceps brachii |
Setup
The independent arms let each side work through a full press path.
How to do it well
- Set the seat so the handles align with the mid-chest
- Press out and slightly together
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Setting the seat too high or low
- Cutting the stretch short
Free programs with Plate-Loaded Chest Press
- Gym Confidence: Machines (3 day)
- Strong for Life (2 day)
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Power and Size (5 day)
- Body-Part Split (5 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (5 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.