Incline Chest Press Machine
Incline chest press machine
The incline chest press machine is specifically targeted to develop and strengthen the upper pectoral muscle, and lower anterior deltoids. This incline chest press machine is to be used as a compliment to the standard chest press machine, and is an essential piece of equipment for the proper shaping and definition of the upper pectoral muscles.
The incline chest press machine offers a variety of grips for variable targeting of the muscle, and is far easier to use and safer than a free weight incline chest press bench. The incline chest press machine is completely safe, and will never require the use of a spotter for safety.
Many people prefer to use the incline chest press machine over free weights, as they need not worry about balancing the unwieldy barbell, and can concentrate all of their strength and focus on the targeted muscle group. For this reason, many weight trainers will be able to lift greater weights while using the smooth action of the incline press machine than they would with a free weight system.
The incline chest press is a valuable addition to any professional gym, and is a must for complete targeting of the pectoral muscles.
Muscle groups targeted by the incline chest press machine
The target muscle of the incline chest press machine is the pectoral muscle, and due to the inclination of the bench, the upper portion of the muscle is most effectively stressed. Good development of this muscle is crucial for the successes of most body builders, and is an important exercise in many weight trainers’ routines. The incline chest press also works the anterior deltoid muscles, and the end of the range of motion also stresses and develops tricep muscle strength.
Appearance and dimensions of the incline chest press machine
The incline chest press machine consists of an angled bench seat, with two chest level gripping points for the exercise. The weights are attached by smooth pulling pulleys, and the weights are located to the side of the machine. The incline chest press machine is a very comfortable and efficient way to maximize a pectoral work out.
The dimensions of the machine are 120 cm x 102 cm x 190 cm, and the weight of the machine is 90 kg. The machine is an attractive white on the heavy gauge steel tubing, and a thick black padded seat.
The machine is designed for professional use and will offer maintenance free effective weight training for many years. All that will be needed to maintain the unit is periodic oiling of the moving parts.
How to use the incline chest press machine
The incline chest press machine is very user friendly, and will be mastered quickly even by novice users.
The lifter first sets the amount of weight to be lifted, by adjusting the quantity of weighted platforms to move through an easy to adjust metal pin system.
The lifter sits reclined in the seat, and grasps the horizontal handles of the lifting bar. The weight is lifted off the chest with a forceful motion. You should exhale as you push the weight, and continue pushing until you reach a full arms extended position. Squeeze the pectoral muscles at the top of the range of motion, but do not lock the elbows, as this takes the muscle effort off of the pectoral muscles, and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. Inhale as you slowly lower the weight until your hands are parallel with your chest, and repeat the exercise for as many repetitions as possible.
Avoiding injury with the incline press machine
The incline press machine is a very safe machine, and unlike the free weight incline bench press, it is difficult to injure yourself while using this machine.
You should always make sure that you are stretched and limber prior to beginning this strenuous exercise; as you could strain or tear a muscle if you attempt to work it too hard from “cold”.
Most people will feel no discomfort with this exercise, but a small percentage of people report shoulder joint pain while doing the incline machine press. If you experience shoulder pain, you should discontinue the exercise, and find a more comfortable way to work the upper pectoral muscles.
Variable techniques while using the incline chest press machine
You can vary your routine to great effect with the incline chest press. The secret to muscle growth is often to vary your routine.
Beginning weight trainers will not require this, but more advanced users might consider techniques such as super sets or circuit training with the incline chest press machine.
You can also work both aerobically and aerobically with an incline chest press by quickly alternating between a pushing type of exercise, such as the chest press, with a pulling type of exercise, such as the lat pull, or bicep curl. Speak with the personal trainer at your gym for great ideas to maximize your work out.
Why you should consider an incline press machine
The incline press machine is an essential piece of equipment to allow for the safe and effective training and development of the upper pectoral. Proper development and definition of the upper pectoral is particularly prized by weight trainers and body builders alike, and the incline press is an important exercise to really target the upper pectoral muscle.
The incline press machine allows for ease of use and completely safe training of the muscle. Many people are intimidated by the risk of injury with free weights, as well as the difficulty in balancing the heavy barbell on the way down. With the incline press machine, there is no need to worry about a spotter, and all the focus and strength can be directed at moving the weight, instead of balancing the bar.
Weight trainers get great results with an incline press machine, and this machine is an absolute must for any comprehensive gym environment.