ChestOtherIntermediate
Chain Press
Attach chains to the handles and lie on a flat bench as for a dumbbell press. Lower by bending the elbows, then reverse at 90 degrees and press to lockout.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Type
- Powerlifting
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · setup
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.
02 · lower
Lower the chains by flexing the elbows, unloading some of the chain onto the floor.
03 · press · Key step
Continue until your elbow forms a 90 degree angle, and then reverse the motion by extending through the elbow to lockout.
