Sitting Prayer Chest Squeeze on a Chair Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- EZ Barbell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- EZ Bar Chest Squeeze, Seated Chest Squeeze
How to: Sitting Prayer Chest Squeeze on a Chair
- Sit on a chair with feet flat on the ground.
- Hold the EZ barbell with both hands at chest level.
- Squeeze the handles of the barbell together, engaging the chest muscles.
- Hold the squeeze for a moment and then return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back excessively during the squeeze.
- Using momentum instead of controlled muscle contraction.
- Not fully engaging the chest muscles.
Modifications
- Perform without weights to focus on form.
- Use a lighter weight if experiencing discomfort.
Tips
- Keep your back straight while squeezing the chest.
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the exercise.
- Control the movement and avoid jerking motions.
Sitting Prayer Chest Squeeze on a Chair Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
upper body
intermediate
isolation
barbell