The chest press strength training exercise works the pectoral muscles of the chest. You can use a variety of equipment, including dumbbells, barbells, a Smith machine, suspension trainer, or even resistance bands, to perform a chest press.
A qualified trainer is recommended to guide you through appropriate execution of a chess press, particularly when pressing with heavy weights. The chest press can be part of an upper body strength workout or muscle building workout.
Benefits
The chest press exercise targets the main muscle of the chest, the pectorals. It also uses the anterior deltoids of the shoulder and the triceps brachii of the upper arm. Building chest support and definition is desirable for a fit look, but building this muscle is also functional. You need strong pecs for power for sports where you swing a bat, racket, or club.
The chest press also helps you with any daily activities that require pushing or carrying. It can help restore muscle balance for athletes that primarily use pulling muscles, such as in wrestling, rock climbing, and swimming.
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