Chair Seated Chest Push
Strengthen your chest from a chair! This simple exercise requires no equipment & is perfect for any fitness level. Feel the burn!
The Chair Seated Chest Push mainly works the chest, with help from the back and shoulders. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Chest Push Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Lower Chest (pectoralis minor)
Secondary
Boxer Muscle (serratus anterior); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Chair Seated Chest Push Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Chair Seated Chest Push
Sitting Chest Push on a Chair
Positioning:
Sit comfortably on the edge of the chair with your back straight and feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Place your hands together in front of your chest, palms pressed against each other.
Movement:
Keeping your arms at chest level, press your palms together firmly. Engage your chest muscles.
Hold this position for a few seconds, focusing on the contraction in your chest.
Relax and return to the starting position, keeping your posture upright.
Repeat the pressing motion for 8-12 repetitions.
Focus on controlled movements, breathing steadily throughout the exercise.
Tips:
Keep your shoulders relaxed and avoid hunching forward.
Start slow and gradually increase the duration of the hold as you become more comfortable with the exercise.
Chair Seated Chest Push FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Chest Push work?
The Chair Seated Chest Push mainly works the chest, with help from the back and shoulders. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and pectoralis minor.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Chest Push?
Chair.
What workout day should the Chair Seated Chest Push go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Chair Seated Chest Push variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Chair Decline Push-Up, Chair Incline Close-Grip Push-Up, Chest Prayer Squeeze and Prayer Push Hold.
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