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Exercise Demonstrations

Seated Pec Deck Machine
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Seated Pec Deck Machine Exercise

Starting Position

Follow machine instructions for set up and select desired weight. Sit so that feet are flat on the floor, back is supported by the back pad, abs are engaged, and knees are above ankles. Grip the handles, palms facing outward, elbows in line with the shoulders.

Action

EXHALE: Squeezing your chest muscles, pull the handles towards each other as if bringing your elbows together in front of you.

INHALE: Slowly return arms out to the sides to the start position to complete one rep.

Special Instructions

Grip the handles lightly and make sure the handles don’t slam together in front of you.

Muscles Worked: Chest