Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine) demonstration

Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)

Learn how to do the Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Iso-Lateral Chest Press (Machine)

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight and adjust the seat so the handles are at chest height.

  2. 2

    Sit down, plant your feet on the floor, and grab one handle in each hand.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Press both handles forward until your arms are fully extended, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale. Each arm moves independently.

  5. 5

    Slowly bring the handles back to the starting position and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions