Suspension Chest Press

1. Face away from the anchor point and hold the handles with straight arms at chest height, palms facing down.
2. Walk your feet back to create a forward lean; the further forward you lean, the harder the press becomes.
3. Brace your core and squeeze your glutes so your body forms a straight line from head to heels.
4. Bend your elbows and lower your chest between the handles, keeping the elbows at about 45 degrees from your torso.
5. Stop when your hands are level with your chest and you feel a stretch across the pecs.
6. Press back to the start by extending your arms, keeping the handles steady and the straps from rubbing your arms.
7. Aim for 3 to 4 sets of 8 to 15 reps, walking your feet further back as you get stronger.

Common Mistakes

• Hips breaking the line: Bending at the hips turns the press into a shoulder exercise and stresses the back. Stay rigid from head to heels.
• Handles drifting apart at the bottom: Letting the hands fly wide overstretches the shoulders. Control the handles and keep them under your chest.
• Straps sawing the arms: Rubbing straps mean your hands are too far apart or the angle is too steep. Keep your hands in front of your shoulders.
• Shortening the range: Tiny reps cheat the chest. Lower until your hands reach chest level on every rep.