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Chest exercise guides

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Strength Cable

Low Cable Crossover

The Low Cable Crossover is a standing chest fly performed with the pulleys near the floor. The chest draws the arms upward and inward, while the shoulders guide and stabilize...

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Strength Machine

Machine Bench Press

The Machine Bench Press is a seated horizontal press for the chest. The shoulders and triceps assist while the seat and backrest provide more stability than a free-weight benc...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Medicine Ball Chest Pass

The Medicine Ball Chest Pass is an explosive horizontal throw performed toward a partner or sturdy wall. The chest, shoulders, and triceps accelerate the ball away from the to...

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Strength Barbell

Neck Press

The Neck Press is a guillotine-style bench press in which the bar is lowered toward the neck with the elbows positioned widely. It trains the chest, shoulders, and triceps but...

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Strength Machine

Pec Deck (machine fly)

The Pec Deck is a machine fly that guides the arms together in front of the chest. The chest provides the main movement while the shoulders help stabilize the arms and machine...

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Strength Kettlebells

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups

Plyo Kettlebell Pushups are an advanced explosive pushup variation with one hand elevated on a kettlebell. The athlete pushes forcefully enough to switch the elevated hand whi...

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