Machine Chest Press Hammer Grip
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exercise_detail.body_part: enums.body_part.CHEST
exercise_detail.description
The Machine Chest Press Hammer Grip is a resistance exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, specifically the sternal head of the pectoralis major. It also engages the triceps and anterior deltoids. The hammer grip position allows for a neutral wrist alignment, reducing strain on the wrists and shoulders.
Machine Chest Press Hammer Grip
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exercise_detail.how_to_perform
- Adjust the seat height so that the handles are at chest level when you are seated.
- Sit down and firmly plant your feet on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the handles with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
- Keep your back pressed against the seat and engage your core.
- Press the handles forward by extending your arms fully without locking your elbows.
- Pause briefly at full extension, then slowly return to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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exercise_detail.tips
- Ensure your seat is adjusted correctly to maintain proper form and prevent injury.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position to avoid unnecessary strain.
- Focus on a slow and controlled movement throughout the exercise.
- Avoid locking your elbows at full extension to keep tension on the muscles.
- Engage your core to stabilize your body during the press.
- Exhale as you press forward and inhale as you return to the starting position.
exercise_detail.common_mistakes
- Starting with the seat too low, causing the handles to align below chest level.
- Allowing the shoulders to lift off the bench during the press.
- Using a grip that's too wide, reducing the range of motion.
- Locking the elbows at the top of the movement, placing unnecessary stress on the joints.
- Failing to keep the back flat against the pad, leading to arching.
- Using momentum to push the weight instead of controlled muscle engagement.
- Not retracting the shoulder blades, which can lead to shoulder strain.
- Allowing the wrists to bend excessively, reducing power and control.
- Bringing the handles too close together, causing the elbows to flare out excessively.
- Neglecting to adjust the machine settings for individual body size, leading to improper form.
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