CHEST PRESS - ARM ADDUCTION
Strengthen chest and inner arm muscles through horizontal adduction movements.
How to Perform
- Stand in shoulder-high water with feet shoulder-width apart and arms at sides.
- Hold your arms out to your sides at chest level with elbows straight and thumbs up.
- Push your arms in slowly, keeping your arms straight until your hands meet in front of you.
- Then pull your arms back to your sides at chest level.
- Complete prescribed repetitions with controlled movements.
Key Execution Cues
Remember: Keep arms straight. Move slowly and deliberately. Feel the chest muscles working. Maintain neutral spine.
Safety & Precautions
Important: Avoid if acute chest or shoulder injury. Do not force beyond comfortable range.
Additional Safety Notes: Do not force the movement. Stop if you experience pain. Keep arms at chest level.
Exercise Modifications
Make it Harder (Progressions)
Increase repetitions. Increase movement speed. Add hand resistance devices.
Make it Easier (Regressions)
Decrease repetitions. Decrease range of motion. Slower movement pace.