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Muscles Trained: Chest, shoulders, triceps, forearms
to an extent.
Intro: This exercise requires equipment that cannot
be found in most home gyms. You will need a unit with two pulleys
and handles. This exercise works well as an addition to an already
established chest routine that involves barbell and dumbbell pressing
movements.
How it is performed: Approach the unit and find
the correct handles for each pulley. Stand in the center and grab
a handle in each hand. Take a step forward and lean your body forward
to target your chest. In an arc motion, move your arms together
in front of your body until the two handles practically touch. This
exercise can be looked at as a standing fly. Return your arms to
their original starting position in a slow and controlled manner.
Make sure you do not neglect form for weight, as that can be dangerous
to your shoulders. Bending your elbows instead of keeping your arms
straight is also a common variation of the exercise.
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