Chest Press

The chest press works the pectoral muscles at the front of the upper chest, as well as the triceps. Lie on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground. Start with weights in both hands, upper arms on the ground at approximately shoulder level, and elbows bent slightly. Slowly lift the weights toward the sky, bringing your arms together. Lower the weights to the starting position and repeat. If you use tubing, it should be long enough to go under your shoulders as you lie on top of it. The motion is the same as with the free weights. See figure 4.3.

Figure 4.3 Chest Press