Description
Pushing movement with strong triceps dominance.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Adjust machine supports to stay aligned from start to finish.
- Stable torso, low shoulders, open chest.
- Elbows close to the torso, wrists aligned.
- Torso covered from start to finish.
- Adjust the supports to stay aligned from start to finish.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Descend under control without opening your elbows.
- Pause for a clean transition at the bottom.
- Pushes all the way up without hard locking.
Technique cue
Close elbows and controlled trajectory.
Common mistakes- elbows that spread
- descent too fast
- partial range of motion
- rising shoulders
- force an range of motion beyond your mobility
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- The guided trajectory reduces lateral instability.
- A forced range of motion can still overload the joints.