BodyCraft Strength Training System - Manual (Page 15)

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CHEST
Converging Decline Bench Press Self Stabilizing Chest Press
This exercise targets the chest muscles, but because it is done without back
support, the core stabilizing muscles are also engaged. You will need to
use a much lower weight than standard bench press exercises.
Adjust the seat back to the upright position and the Functional Train-
ing Arms to chest height. Sit forward on the seat, without back support.
Grab the cable handles with an overhand grip and press away from your
chest. Return slowly.
Variations: Use an underhand grip, neutral grip, or even twist your wrists
(like a karate punch). You can also vary the width of the Functional
Training Arms. Changing the grip and width does emphasize different
areas of the muscle group.
Primary muscles worked: Pectorals Major and Minor (chest), Anterior
Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).