ChestMachineBeginner
Butterfly


Primary muscles
Chest
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Pull
How to do the Butterfly
- 1
Sit on the machine with your back flat on the pad.
- 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
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
Return back to the starting position slowly as you inhale until your chest muscles are fully stretched.
- 5
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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