EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

Slowly bend arms to lower dumbbells to a postion on either side of chest. You should achieve a maximum stretch at this point. Raise dumbbells slowly to starting position. Repeat this movement until you complete intended number of reps.

OTHER EXERCISES WORTH CONSIDERING The Decline Barbell Bench Press places a similar emphasis on lower part of pectoralis major and anterior deltoids. Other useful chest exercises have a slightly different emphasis and these include Push-Ups (mid chest), Flat Dumbbell Bench Press (mid chest), Flat Barbell Bench Press (mid chest),Flat Dumbbell Flys (mid chest), Incline Dumbbell Bench Press (upper chest), Incline Barbell Bench Press (upper chest), Incline Dumbbell Flys (upper chest) and Cable Crossovers (lower and mid chest).

STARTING POSITION

Lie on leg press machine with buttocks supported on seat and back pressed against back rest pad. Place feet flat on platform, shoulder width apart. Angle toes slightly outwards. Grip handles and unlock weight in readiness for performance of leg press.

EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

Slowly bend legs, allowing knees to move towards chest. When knees have reached a point just beyond 90 degrees, slowly straighten legs until you return to starting position. Do not lock your knees at highest point of movement. Repeat this movement until you reach your target number of repetitions

OTHER EXERCISES WORTH CONSIDERING

Other exercises that tackle these muscles include Squat, Hack Squats, Smith Machine Squats and Seated Leg Extensions.