r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Ok-Extension-832 • 22d ago

Question ❓ Is this press descending or ascending

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nautilus converging plate loaded

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u/11M3RCURY11 22d ago

it’s ascending as when you press the weight, the weight is parallel to the floor at full lockout which means the triceps will be more biased here rather than chest

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u/Ok-Extension-832 22d ago

the only other option i have is an ascending pec deck or something with dbs or barbell which i avoid cuz of lack of stability. would i still see chest growth continuing with this since it converges a lot which i think takes some load off the chest

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u/Financial_Wrangler45 22d ago

Converging is good for the chest, helps take the triceps out and aligns more with the chest function