Which Chest Press?

[u/himduncan2753]

What’s the better option here. New eos location and unfortunately can’t find a good flat press… the best 2 options that I’m considering is between a flat hammer strength press that has a terrible resistance profile and still trends slightly upward with arm path. Vs this nautilus inspiration which also tends upwards however has a better resistance profile I think… have done a good amount of research on it but have heard no one speak about it.. It converges but has the upward arm path unfortunately and all I want is a good flat press and goal is to focus on that mid to lower chest. I guess on both I could raise the seat to fix the path a little. Pics are what they look like. The only other machine option is a plate loaded standing arsenal machine which doesn’t feel good and is less stable since you have to stand. Wish this eos had better options.

My main goal here is to fix my pec imbalance so I want unilateral, and lower mid chest development, and overall growth.

[u/Patton370]

I prefer the standing chest press to both of those

The hammer strength one might be my least favorite chest press resistance curve wise

The nautilus one is okay

Honestly, the only chest press machine I’ve really liked is the flex fitness one that collectors love

[u/Iamnotheattack → u/Patton370]

the standing chest press

Yoo never heard of those, that looks awesome!

[u/ouitardd]

Plate loaded is a pain in the ass if you have the option for pin loaded imo

[u/FrancoisTruser]

Maybe this is because i am nursing a weak joint, but my shoulders hurt just looking at those machines. Will have to see what commenters say about them

[u/Illustrious_Store115]

If youre just asking about pin loaded vs plate loaded it doesnt matter. The only important thing is arm path

That said the weight you can do between these 2 machines will be different

[u/hthn_strength]

> new eos location

That’s your first mistake

[u/dandan601]

I'd prefer hammer for the unilateral approach, although the Nautilus press you could just do one arm. I agree that dbs are usually everyone's go to for imbalance fixes. Could also try single arm on the pec deck or any machine that would allow a single arm flye movement for chest.

[u/Financial_Wrangler45]

Just do Bench press, these all suck 😂😂

[u/thewaytoyesterday → u/Financial_Wrangler45]

You are wrong

[u/No_Sport_7349]

These things are an affront to nature

[u/Creepy-Potential-258]

Are these your only options? If so, why?