INCLUSIVE CHEST PRESS

The Chest Press is an ideal activity for an upper body workout. Using your weight as resistance to strengthen muscle groups in the arms and chest.

Benefits

• Build strength and tone muscles in arms and chest.
• Ability to focus development on specific muscle groups by position of hands.

Instructions

1. Stretch and warm up for 5 minutes prior to exercise.
2. Sit upright in seat facing away from frame and grip handles.
3. Begin with arms bent, hands at chest and elbows at side.
4. Push hands away from chest, extending arms until almost straight, pause, then bring handles back towards chest in a smooth and even paced motion.
5. Use correct posture with shoulders back, head and chin up and tighten your abdominal muscles.
6. Remember to breath in at extension and breathe out during return at a smooth rate.
7. Stretch appropriate muscles to ensure recovery to resting position and prevent soreness.

Age Range: 12 Yrs old and up (Children should be supervised by an adult).