Machine Chest Pilate Expansion
The Machine Chest Pilate Expansion mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back, traps and triceps. You'll need: cable machine.
Required Equipment
Machine Chest Pilate Expansion Muscles Worked
Primary
Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers); Triceps (triceps brachii)
How to do the Machine Chest Pilate Expansion
Kneel tall on the reformer carriage facing away from the footbar and hold the long straps in each hand.
Engage your core and glutes while keeping your spine straight and your arms resting down by your sides.
Exhale as you press and sweep your straight arms backward past your hips, opening up your chest.
Inhale with control as you slowly return your arms back to the starting position by your sides.
Machine Chest Pilate Expansion FAQs
What muscles does the Machine Chest Pilate Expansion work?
The Machine Chest Pilate Expansion mainly works the shoulders, with help from the back, traps and triceps. The main muscles are the posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Machine Chest Pilate Expansion?
Cable machine.
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