There are many machine presses, but we are remarkably rating a machine for the mid and lower chest, and it targets the sternal and costal portions of the chest and the triceps.
This exercise is very stable, making it very effective for hypertrophy. It has a fixed path and is very easy to execute, even for beginners.
It has mid-fatigue; It is not as fatiguing as a bench press or dumbbell bench press, but you can still load it heavily.
Overall it is very effective, especially for hypertrophy.
Most gyms have some chest press machines, but if not, other chest press variants will provide the same results.
Alternatives are bench press, dumbbell press, and chest flies.
The bench press is worse from a hypertrophic standpoint, but it is better if your goal is to build strength.
The dumbbell press is similar to a machine chest press, yet not as stable, but it is just as good.
A chest fly movement is not as good, but this does not indicate that it is an insufficient exercise. It is still important to do it if you have access to it.
