MWC
ChestMachineBeginner

Butterfly

Butterfly — starting positionButterfly — end position
Primary muscles
Chest
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Pull

How to do the Butterfly

  1. 1

    Sit on the machine with your back flat on the pad.

  2. 2

    Take hold of the handles. Tip: Your upper arms should be positioned parallel to the floor; adjust the machine accordingly. This will be your starting position.

  3. 3

    Push the handles together slowly as you squeeze your chest in the middle. Breathe out during this part of the motion and hold the contraction for a second.

  4. 4

    Return back to the starting position slowly as you inhale until your chest muscles are fully stretched.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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