Seated Chest Clam Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Pectoralis Major
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Chest
Primary Muscle
Pectoralis Major
Secondary Muscles
Deltoid Anterior
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Seated Chest Press

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Seated Chest Clam

  1. Sit on a chair with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Bring your arms to shoulder level with elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  3. Press your arms forward, fully extending your elbows while squeezing your chest.
  4. Hold for a moment at the end of the movement, then return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Losing posture and slouching during the movement.
  • Not engaging the chest muscles effectively.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise sitting on a stability ball for added support.

Tips

  • Maintain good posture throughout the exercise.
  • Focus on squeezing your chest muscles during the contraction.

Tags

chest
bodyweight
strength
beginner
pectoralis
deltoid