Hand press up from the bottom block
About this exercise
"Hand press up from the bottom block" targets the Chest muscle group, suitable for beginners. The main load falls on: Middle. Equipment needed: Flat Bench, Machines.
Description
An isolating exercise for the pectoral muscles, performed in a crossover or lower block. Provides a constant load over the entire amplitude.
Instructions
1. Attach the D-handles to the lower blocks of the crossover.
2. Stand between the posts, take a step forward to tighten the cables.3. Tilt the body slightly forward, bend the elbows.
4. As you exhale, bring your arms together in front of you, as if hugging a large tree.5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary
Secondary
Warnings
1. Do not use inertia, work at the expense of the chest muscles.2. Do not bend your arms completely in the starting position, keep a slight bend at the elbows.
