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Chest · Weighted
Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press
Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press is an intermediate compound strength exercise that works the pectorals (chest), with the shoulders and triceps assisting. It needs a weighted. A typical prescription is 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps, and it burns about 6.1 calories per minute.
- Target
- Pectorals
- Body part
- Chest
- Equipment
- Weighted
- Category
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force
- Push
- Sets × reps
- 3-4 × 6-10
- Calories / min
- ≈ 6.1 kcal
Primary muscles
- Chest · Clavicular Head
Secondary muscles
- Shoulders · Deltoids
- Triceps · Triceps Brachii
How to do Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press
- Sit on the Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Chest Press machine, back pressed against the backrest and feet flat on the floor. Grasp the handles with both hands, palms facing down.
- Press the handles forward by extending your arms, keeping your elbows slightly bent at the end of the movement.
- Squeeze your chest muscles at the top of the movement and slowly return the handles to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Keep your back pressed against the backrest throughout the exercise.
- Focus on engaging your chest muscles throughout the movement.
- Exhale as you press the handles forward and inhale as you return them to the starting position.
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What muscles does Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press work?
Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press mainly works the pectorals in the chest (Clavicular Head). The shoulders and triceps work as secondary muscles.
What equipment do you need for Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press?
You need a weighted.
How many sets and reps of Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press should I do?
Start with 3-4 sets of 6-10 reps. Pick a load or variation where the last one or two reps are hard but your form stays clean.
Is Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press good for beginners?
It's rated intermediate. Beginners can work up to it once they control simpler chest exercises.
How many calories does Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press burn?
About 6.1 calories per minute for a person of around 70 kg, based on a MET value of 5. Ten minutes of work is roughly 61 calories; heavier people burn more.
What is a good alternative to Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Combination Iso-Lateral Chest - Chest Press?
Other exercises for the pectorals include Hammer Strength Mts Iso-Lateral Decline Press Alternate Arms, Hammer Strength Mts Iso-Lateral Decline Press Single Arm, Hammer Strength Mts Iso-Lateral Decline Press Both Arms and Chest Press Machine.
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