July 16, 2018
Standing Rotational Chest Press
Long mobile pec muscles prevent rounding shoulders at address and through the swing. Strength of the pec major and minor increase upper body strength and stability thought out the swing
Starting position:
In a standing position with a neutral spine, knees slightly bent (stance may vary), facing away from the pulley and the pully attached at Hip level or below, offset to side or pressing arm, handles in hand, at chest level, wrist close to body, elbows back, and slightly below the shoulders. The non-pressing arm can start reached out in front, to rotate the body.
Movement:
Depress the shoulder down away from the ears to activate the lats, press the handle up and out in front of the body, while the opposite arm pulls back behind the body, to rotate the torso. The forearm should parallel the pulley cable. With a controlled motion return back up to the starting position.
Notes: Hand position may vary, palms facing slightly in, or rotating.