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).
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