Pec Deck
The chest-squeeze machine — constant tension and zero balancing act.
ChestPec Deck MachineBeginner
Setup
- Seat set so forearms or hands sit level with mid-chest.
- Back flat on the pad, blades pinched.
How To Do It
- Bring the arms together in a smooth arc.
- One-second squeeze at the middle.
- Open slowly to a comfortable stretch — not a shoulder cry.
Breathing
Exhale closing, inhale opening.
Common Mistakes
- Overstretching at the back — range you control, always.
- Jerking the start — smooth from centimeter one.
Coach Sam's cue: Crush a beach ball, then let it breathe.
Programming It
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|
| Strength | 3–5 | 4–6 | 2–3+ min |
| Muscle | 3–4 | 8–12 | 60–90 sec |
| Endurance / Conditioning | 2–3 | 15–20 | 30–45 sec |
Form guide for educational purposes — not medical advice. New to training or working around an issue? Apply for coaching and get a plan built for your body.