@emgfitnesslabs: 👇 Explanation below Is it better to press with one arm or two arms on the incline chest press machine? Most people automatically choose the two-arm version because it allows them to move more weight. While it’s still an excellent chest exercise, it may not always provide the best range of motion for chest development. In our testing, the standard two-arm incline machine press produced 66% upper chest activation and 57% mid-chest activation. A simple adjustment changed everything. By performing the exercise one arm at a time, you’re able to achieve a larger range of motion, a deeper stretch, and a stronger contraction through the chest. The increased freedom of movement allows the chest fibers to work through a fuller range, keeping tension on the muscle for longer. In our testing, the single-arm variation increased upper chest activation to 100% and mid-chest activation to 84%. The takeaway is simple: more weight doesn’t always mean more muscle activation. Sometimes improving range of motion, stability, and exercise execution can have a much bigger impact on muscle growth than simply loading more plates onto the machine. We’ve tested hundreds of exercises and exercise variations using EMG technology to identify what actually works. Follow for more evidence-based training tips, exercise comparisons, and EMG breakdowns. The best exercises, techniques, and coaching cues are all inside the EMG Exercise Library. 🔗 Link in bio. #emg #chest #inclinechestpress

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