ONLY use a Machine Chest Press if…

[LeoD-]

I use this instead of a bench press cos I’m too introverted to ask for a spot, and I don’t wanna get guillotined

[fatmanchew]

I'm disabled and these machines are the safest thing for me. Last thing I need is my hands to go numb while I have weights over my head.

[codisodis]

This machine is awesome for me I put it on the lowest setting get way better stretch than I do on a bench. I still use a bench but I love this machine

[totallynotpaul]

The main reason you would use this machine instead of free weight is because you can go to failure without a spotter.

[soul_in_a_fishbowl]

Haven’t studies shown that it doesn’t matter if you use free weights or machines? I don’t think they included these requirements.

[timothytai]

Aside from that, my parents are new to the gym and i cant really supervise them every time, so id recommend this to them for safety

[tilkininmekan]

I love that machine 😔using dumbells are scary

[decembergrown]

sometimes that damn seat won't move forward for a deep stretch and I LOATHE it. if a machine like that won't let you adjust the depth, I'm contemplating sabotage lol

[Lesminster]

I prefer machine than anything(dumbells, barbell) bcs I am not afraid of going to failure without a spot.

[sWordwielder]

I just do dumbbell press instead, freakin good stretch from that

[pmrsincearly]

incline db press main compound to start with then machine chest press flat and finally cable flies. Best chest day. Keep intensity high and volume low. Trust

[dominusdelupis]

My shoulder pops when doing the machine press

[MrRabbRabb]

Also I can’t push 200 pounds on dumbbells but I can on a machine

[twatts]

Got a wrist pin, cant guarantee i can drop a dunbell. Whereas letting my arms go will always be safe in the machine,

[lesbermode]

When i use this machine i only feel pain in the deltoids. Any tips for me?

[daggerwagger]

Heavy incline dumbells in to vertical deep stretch pause machine is the way!

[fakenattyfinder]

Good machine but they always have them with the seats too low. Im tall and i still put the on one of the hughest settings lol
The bars should be below nipple

[Wiisporter]

I have that machine at my gym and I get zero stretch lmao, same with a lot of life fitness equipment

[shranks]

Machine is way better regardless of convergence

[OssLess.FreePS]

i used to be like you my friend .. but once u break the fear and try a couple of times it comes naturally