Is this better than a barbell bench press?

It provides more stability and a fixed path, making it safer for training to failure and isolating the chest without needing a spotter.

What grip width should I use?

Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width or where the handles feel most natural to keep your forearms vertical during the push.

Yes, performing the movement unilaterally can help address strength imbalances and improve core stability.

Master the Legend Chest Press with our expert guide. Learn proper setup, execution steps, and common mistakes to build a stronger chest.

Adjust the seat height so that the handles align with the middle of your chest when you are seated.
Sit with your back and head firmly against the pad and plant your feet flat on the floor for stability.
Grasp the handles with a full grip and retract your shoulder blades to create a solid base against the backrest.
Press the handles forward by extending your arms until they are straight but not locked at the elbow.
Lower the weight slowly under control until the handles are back in the starting position near your chest.
Maintain a constant tension on the pectorals by avoiding a full rest at the bottom of the repetition.

Flaring the elbows out too wide which puts excessive strain on the shoulder joints.
Allowing the lower back to arch excessively away from the seat pad during the press.
Bouncing the weight arms off the safety stops instead of using a controlled range of motion.

Chest · Strength