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Pec Dec: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Workout Pec Dec
Primary Muscle Group Chest
Secondary Muscle Group Shoulders
Equipment Required Machine
Force Type Push
Mechanics Isolation
Exercise Type Strength
Difficulty Beginner

Pec Dec: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Table Of Contents

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscle

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders

How to do the Pec Dec – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Step 1: Sit on the platform with your feet flat on the floor, press your back firmly into the back of the platform.
  • Step 2: Grab the handle of the machine with both hands. Depending on the model, peck deck may have support his pads. In this case, place your forearms on each pad.
  • Step 3: Bend your arms to a 90° angle and keep your elbows at chest level. Grab the handle of the peck deck and pull your arm toward your body as you retract the peck.
  • Step 4: Bring a handle or arm pad in front of your chest, hold the position for a few seconds, then slowly return to the starting position.
  • Step 5: Repeat as many times as desired.

Pec Dec Overview

An exercise machine, the Pec Deck specifically trains the chest and supporting muscles, strengthening not only the chest, but the entire upper body. The Pec Deck works your arms and shoulders and activates and challenges your chest muscles. This will give you an overall strengthening effect.

Benefits of The Pec Dec

A pec deck is a machine designed to boost chest strength and muscle mass. The pec deck works both the chest and the muscles that support it, mainly the pectoralis major. The pectoralis major muscle is the muscle that allows you to swing and bring your arms together. This will strengthen your upper body and stabilize your shoulder blades.

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