Chain Press
How to do the Chain Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Other
How to do the Chain Press
- 1
Begin by connecting the chains to the cable handle attachments. Position yourself on the flat bench in the same position as for a dumbbell press. Your wrists should be pronated and arms perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
- 2
Lower the chains by flexing the elbows, unloading some of the chain onto the floor.
- 3
Continue until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle, and then reverse the motion by extending through the elbow to lockout.
Log it, see it on your body.
Every Chain Press set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your chest volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
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