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Machine chest exercises

Machine chest exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. Machines guide the path of the weight, so you can focus on effort rather than balance.

10 moves8 with 3D demosBeginner 10

Machine chest exercises 10

Chest press machine demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoChest press machineBeginner · Strength machineMachine chest fly (pec deck) demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoMachine chest fly (pec deck)Beginner · Strength machineSmith machine bench press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine bench pressBeginner · Strength machine + A bench or boxSmith machine close-grip press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine close-grip pressBeginner · Strength machine + A bench or boxSmith machine decline press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine decline pressBeginner · Strength machine + A bench or boxSmith machine incline press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSmith machine incline pressBeginner · Strength machine + A bench or boxWide-grip decline Smith press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoWide-grip decline Smith pressBeginner · Strength machine + A bench or boxLeverage Chest Press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLeverage Chest PressBeginner · Strength machineLeverage Decline Chest PressBeginner · Strength machineLeverage Incline Chest PressBeginner · Strength machine

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Questions people ask

What are good machine chest exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Chest press machine, Machine chest fly (pec deck), Smith machine bench press. There are 10 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.