Exercise guide
Pec Deck.
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
Muscles at work
Front
Back
PrimaryChest
SecondaryShoulders
Make every rep count.
- 01
Set the seat so the pads/grips line up with your mid-chest and your elbows sit at chest height when you’re seated.
- 02
Sit tall with your back and head against the pad, feet flat and braced for stability.
- 03
Place your forearms on the pads (or hands on the grips) with elbows bent about 90° and shoulders relaxed—don’t shrug.
- 04
Press your arms together in a smooth arc until your hands/pads come close, focusing on squeezing your chest.
- 05
Hold for a brief squeeze at the front without letting your shoulders roll forward.
- 06
Return slowly to the start under control until you feel a gentle stretch across the chest—avoid letting the weights slam.
- 07
Repeat for your prescribed reps, keeping the motion controlled and pain-free.





