Chair Seated Incline Chest Press
Build chest strength at home! This chair-seated incline press is a simple, effective exercise for all fitness levels. No bench needed!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Seated Incline Chest Press on a Chair
- Optional: Dumbbells or any weights for added resistance
1. Setup:
- Sit on the chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor, about shoulder-width apart.
- If using weights, hold a dumbbell in each hand or position your arms as if you're about to press weights.
2. Positioning:
- Keep your elbows bent and your hands at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- Your upper arms should be parallel to the floor. This is your starting position.
3. Movement (Pressing):
- Engage your chest muscles and push your arms straight up towards the ceiling while exhaling.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent at the top of the movement to avoid locking them.
4. Return:
- Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
- Make sure to control the movement and not let your arms just drop.
5. Repetitions:
- Perform 8-12 repetitions, or as many as comfortable while maintaining good form.
6. Tips:
- Keep your shoulders down and back to avoid hunching.
- Focus on using your chest muscles to lift, rather than your arms.
- If using weights, start with a light weight to master the form before increasing the load.
7. **Ending theEnjoy your workout and focus on form for the best results!