Set the seat so the handles sit at chest height, then, with a slight fixed bend in your elbows, sweep your arms together in front of your chest. Open back out with control until you feel a moderate stretch across your chest, no further, and repeat.
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2 to 3 sets of 10 to 15 reps, leaving 1 to 2 reps in reserve.
Most pec decks have a pin or dial that limits how far back the arms start; set it so the first rep begins from a comfortable stretch, not your absolute end range. Bring the handles in one arm at a time if reaching back for both together bothers your shoulders, and never let the stack yank your arms open at the end of a set.
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