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Chain Press
Chain Press is a intermediate powerlifting exercise. It works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps.
intermediateotherpush movementcompoundpowerlifting
- Main muscles
- chest
- Also works
- shoulders, triceps
How to do it
- Begin by connecting the chains to the cable handle attachments. Position yourself on the flat bench in the same position as for a dumbbell press. Your wrists should be pronated and arms perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- Lower the chains by flexing the elbows, unloading some of the chain onto the floor.
- Continue until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle, and then reverse the motion by extending through the elbow to lockout.
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).