Chest Machine

A chest machine is gym equipment designed specifically  to target the chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major, through guided and controlled pressing or fly movements. These chest machines provide a safer and more stable alternative to free weights, making them suitable for all fitness levels. Our extensive selection of chest machines from brands such as Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Matrix, Primal, Exigo, Watson, Primal and more, contact us to discuss your specific needs for your home or commercial gym.

A chest machine is gym equipment designed specifically  to target the chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major, through guided and controlled pressing or fly movements. These chest machines provide a safer and more stable alternative to free weights, making them suitable for all fitness levels. Our extensive selection of chest machines from brands such as Life Fitness, Hammer Strength, Matrix, Primal, Exigo, Watson, Primal and more, contact us to discuss your specific needs for your home or commercial gym.

Chest machines are gym equipment designed to target and strengthen the chest muscles, primarily the pectoralis major, with variations that also engage shoulders, triceps, and stabilizing muscles. They provide controlled, guided movement, making chest training safer and accessible for all experience levels.

Benefits of Chest Machines

  • Targeted Chest Development: Machines allow isolation and effective engagement of chest muscles.
  • Safety and Form Control: Fixed movement paths minimize risk of injury and poor form.
  • Versatility: Different angles and handles target various parts of the chest (upper, middle, lower).
  • Suitable for All Levels: Ideal for beginners, rehabilitation, and advanced lifters.
  • Convenience: Easy to adjust weights and quick to use, especially selectorised models.

Variants of Chest Machines

Horizontal Chest Press Machine:  The most common design where the user pushes forward in a seated or lying position. Targets the mid-pectorals and engages triceps and anterior deltoids. Suitable for general chest strength and hypertrophy.

Incline Chest Press Machine: The seat is angled 30°–45° to emphasize the upper chest (clavicular head). It enhances upper chest definition and balances chest development. Also often easier on the shoulder joints than flat presses.

Decline Chest Press Machine: User presses from a slightly declined position, targeting the lower pectoral region. Useful for full chest development and muscle balance.

Plate-Loaded Chest Press: Offers the feel of free weights with controlled movement. Greater load capacity for heavy strength training, favored in dedicated strength gyms.

Selectorised Chest Press: Uses a weight stack and pin system for quick adjustments, well suited for commercial and group training environments due to convenience and safety.

Iso-Lateral Chest Press: Features independent arm movement to correct strength imbalances between sides and promote balanced muscle growth.

Converging Chest Press: The press arms move inward in a natural arc to maximize chest muscle contraction.

Butterfly (Pec Deck) Machine:  Focuses on the pectoral muscles through a hugging motion, especially effective for the inner chest. Good for muscle shaping and isolating the chest.

Standing Chest Press Machine:  Incorporates functional movement patterns involving chest, shoulders, core, and arms, improving posture and balance.


Chest machines offer diverse options to train the chest from various angles, supporting hypertrophy, strength, and muscular balance with safety and ease of use. Choosing the right variant depends on fitness goals, level of experience, and available gym space. Many facilities combine these machines for a comprehensive chest workout.