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Machine Incline Hammer Chest Press

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Machine Incline Hammer Chest Press

About

The lever incline hammer chest press is performed on a Hammer Strength plate-loaded incline press machine. The machine fixes the press path and allows for very heavy loading of the upper chest. The machine setup is safer than free weights and great for hypertrophy

How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the Hammer Strength incline press machine with your back against the pad.
  2. 2Adjust the seat so the handles are at upper chest level.
  3. 3Grip the handles with a neutral or pronated grip.
  4. 4Brace your core and keep your feet flat on the floor.
  5. 5Press the handles forward and upward.
  6. 6Lock out the arms at full extension.
  7. 7Squeeze the upper chest at the top.
  8. 8Lower the handles slowly back to the start.
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner