The Volksgym Chest Press S5-3 is a selectorized pushing station that replicates the flat bench press movement on a guided track — giving you heavy compound chest training without needing a spotter. With an 82 Kg weight stack and Volksgym's S5 mid-range professional frame, the S5-3 handles the daily demands of personal training studios, semi-commercial gyms, and dedicated home setups across the UAE.

Volksgym Chest Press S5-3 — Specifications

Complete Your Chest Training — Chest Press + Butterfly

The Chest Press S5-3 handles compound pushing while the Volksgym Butterfly S5-4 isolates the inner chest through a fly movement. Together, they give you every angle of chest development from two machines in the same S5 series.

Who Should Buy the Volksgym Chest Press S5-3

• Home gym owners who train alone — the guided press path eliminates the need for a spotter, so you can push to failure safely on every set without worrying about a barbell pinning you down
• Personal training studios and PT facilities that need a chest station clients can jump on quickly between exercises — the pin-loaded 82 Kg stack adjusts in seconds, keeping session flow efficient
• Beginners transitioning from bodyweight training who find the barbell bench press intimidating — the machine's fixed path teaches proper pressing mechanics while building foundational chest and tricep strength
• Older athletes or post-rehabilitation trainees who need controlled chest pressing without the stabilization demands and injury risk of free weights

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the chest press machine replace the barbell bench press?

For muscle building, yes — the chest press provides the same pressing stimulus with constant tension throughout the range of motion. For strength sport (powerlifting), no — the bench press develops stabilizer muscles and barbell-specific technique that a machine does not. For general fitness and bodybuilding, the S5-3 is a complete chest pressing solution.

Is 82 Kg enough weight for the chest press?

The selectorized 82 Kg stack is equivalent to pressing with substantial free-weight loads. Because the machine eliminates stabilization effort, the actual chest stimulus at 82 Kg on a guided press matches or exceeds what most users achieve with heavier barbell loads. Advanced lifters who regularly bench press 120+ Kg may outgrow the stack for heavy singles, but for hypertrophy training (8–15 reps), 82 Kg provides ample resistance.

What is the difference between the chest press and the butterfly?

The chest press (S5-3) is a compound movement — it works the chest, front deltoids, and triceps simultaneously through a pushing motion. The butterfly (S5-4) is an isolation movement — it works the chest alone through a fly (squeezing) motion. Use the chest press as your primary exercise and the butterfly as a finishing exercise for maximum chest development.

How much floor space does the S5-3 need?

At 190 Kg, the machine has a moderate footprint. Allow approximately 1.5m x 1.5m of floor space including room for the user to sit comfortably and fully extend the press handles. The weight stack adds depth at the rear, so plan clearance behind the machine as well.

Free delivery across the UAE — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. Want to pair the Chest Press with the Butterfly for a complete chest station? WhatsApp us at +971 55 178 6208 for bundle pricing.