Chest · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Pec Deck
The pec deck is a seated machine fly that brings two padded arms together in front of your chest. The machine controls the path, so you can focus on squeezing the chest without balancing weights, which makes it a common finisher after pressing.

- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Chest
How to do Pec Deck, step by step
- Set the seat so the handles are at chest height and sit with your back flat against the pad.
- Take the handles with a slight bend in your elbows, letting your arms open out to the sides.
- Bring the handles together in front of your chest, keeping your shoulders down and back.
- Pause, then let your arms open slowly until you feel a stretch across your chest.
Station taken, or training at home? Alternatives to Pec Deck →
Track Pec Deck in SPLYT
Pec Deck is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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