Pectorals standing with Handle bar

Train your chest muscles effectively with the standing chest press using the handlebar.

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Preparation

Set the handlebar at chest height. Make sure it is high enough so that you mainly control the movement from the chest muscles and not due to a too strong forward-leaning upper body weight.

Starting Position

Stand firmly in a stable marching step. Lean your upper body slightly forward and bring your chest close to the handlebar. Grab the bar with a wide overhand grip, keep your back straight, and tighten your core.

Execution

Press the handlebar down evenly until your arms are fully extended. At the lowest point, bring the bar back to the starting position in a controlled and slow manner.

Muscles Used

Chest

Triceps

Tip

Make sure to stand close to the handlebar and keep your torso stable. In the stepping movement, consciously engage your chest muscles.

What makes this exercise particularly effective?

The standing chest press with handlebar on the EISENHORN DS combines the classic pressing of the chest muscles with stabilizing demands on the trunk. Since the upper body is not supported, the abdominal and back muscles are constantly engaged to maintain posture and control. The movement path with the handlebar allows for even force transmission and minimizes imbalances. Additionally, the exercise can be varied in grip and angle, depending on which chest and shoulder muscle fibers you want to target.

What effect does the exercise achieve?

Targeted chest strengthening: The pectoralis major is primarily engaged, supported by the anterior deltoids and triceps.
Core stability & posture training: The core muscles work continuously to prevent sagging or excessive backward leaning.
Joint-friendly design: The handlebar allows a controlled, linear range of motion, reducing harmful leverage forces.
Variability in stimulus: By adjusting grip width, grip type, or incline, different areas of the chest can be emphasized.
Everyday relevance: The movement simulates common pressing actions, such as lifting or pushing, improving functional power transfer.

How does this exercise fit into the Big 5 concept?

The Big 5 include the fundamental exercises: squat, deadlift, bench press, pull-up or lat pulldown, and shoulder press. Even though the standing chest press with handlebar is not part of the classic Big 5, it can be a meaningful addition:

Focus on pressing movements: The exercise increases emphasis on the chest and shoulder muscles in a standing variation, complementing bench press and shoulder press.
Support for other basic exercises: Improved chest and core strength transfers positively to bench press and other pushing movements.
Additional stability component: With no back support, the exercise enhances full-body balance—a quality that also benefits squats and deadlifts.
Strategic variety: In combination with the Big 5, it trains additional movement patterns, supporting holistic strength development.