Best Chest Exercises for Wheelchair Users

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When it comes to chest workouts for wheelchair users, it's essential to focus on exercises tailored to our unique needs and abilities. Understanding how to exercise the chest - known as the pectorals or "pecs" - works is key.
Let's delve into the muscle:
The Pectoralis Major, a substantial muscle covering much of the chest area, plays a pivotal role in movements involving pushing and drawing the arms towards the body's midline, while its smaller counterpart, the Pectoralis Minor, situated beneath it, works with the pec major and provides essential stabilisation to the shoulder blade.
These muscles aren't just about looks; they're vital for everyday activities such as pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Strengthening them not only enhances upper body strength but also fosters better posture and shoulder stability.
For wheelchair users seeking to optimise their chest workouts, it's crucial to identify exercises that effectively target these muscles while accommodating our unique mobility needs.
In this video, I'm excited to share a curated selection of exercises specifically tailored to empower wheelchair users in building chest strength and enhancing overall upper body functionality. Let's embark on a journey towards a stronger, more resilient physique together.
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Ben Clark
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00:00 intro
01:18 Cable Decline Chest Press
03:41 Cable Chest Fly Single Arm
05:21 Dumbbell Bench Press
07:56 Smith Machine Bench Press
09:37 Machine Chest Press

[@powerWithinUs4055]

Blessed information sharing. We have the gift of each other. Two years ago, it was unavailable….look at you! This is great !

[@OILifeOsteogenesisImperfecta]

Thanks for sharing this vital information!

[@AdaptToPerform]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jaketheman091]

Super informative as always. You've definitely come a long way and continue to inspire us rollers!

[@AdaptToPerform]

Thank you very much. Expect much more like this coming soon

[@paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314]

Hey there! Hope all is well my friend. Very well done. Great information regarding pectoral functionality. As well as weight training safety & training tips! Cheers!

[@AdaptToPerform]

Hey mate 🤗 all is well here! Hope all is good for you! There's more like this coming soon! (You can probably guess what they will be!)

[@guilhermecorreialopes]

best back exercises for wheelchair users? thank you Ben.

[@AdaptToPerform]

I already have it filmed and scheduled! Look out in the future 😉

[@guilhermecorreialopes]

@@AdaptToPerform oka, I will do that. thanks

[@paralifetv-youreverydaywhe8314]

Now that's ideal.. swing away seat on the chest press machine..

[@AdaptToPerform]

It was literally the best!

[@LatestNeuz]

Sir, I have spinal cord problems, which is why im on wheelchair I have back posture issues. My posture is so bad . Can you please provide a video of how I can set my comfort posture

[@gav25x]

I have a bar on the back of my chair, and it stops me going right back to the back rest. It means that the handles are a bit too far back, annoying!

[@AdaptToPerform]

I have the bar too. The handles being back means you do get that stretch phase in easier. Or take the pin out of the stack so it's super light, then push the handles away and put the pin back in so there's a gap between the weight plate. That way you can reach back and get the initial push easy. Hopefully that makes sense!

[@gav25x]

@AdaptToPerform Yeah, that makes sense, i didn't even think about that 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@AdaptToPerform]

No worries mate that's what I'm here for! Let me know how you get on 👍