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ISO-Lateral Chest Press DRE8001

Regular price $2,649.00
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Key Features

1.

ISO-Lateral Independent Converging Arms

Left and right arm frames move independently on separate pressing paths that converge inward toward the body's centre line as the press extends. This convergence path replicates the natural adduction arc of the pectoralis major, which produces peak contraction at the point of maximum arm extension where the pec is closest to its shortest length. A fixed bilateral press bar cannot follow this arc because both arms are mechanically linked to a single bar that can only move in one direction. The independent path also means neither arm can carry any portion of the other arm's load, which removes bilateral compensation entirely and makes every set a true reflection of each side's strength independently.
2.

Dual-Handle Design

The horizontal handles are angled outward to position the forearms in the orientation that stabilises the scapula and reduces anterior shoulder drift during the press. This keeps the shoulder blade retracted and the posterior shoulder engaged as a stabiliser, which distributes the pressing load more evenly across the chest and shoulder joint. The horizontal handles deliver a true 1:1 felt weight ratio per arm — each arm feels exactly half the selected stack. The vertical handles are angled inward to shift the press path toward the mid-to-lower pectorals while reducing the elbow flare that recruits the triceps heavily, concentrating the pressing stimulus on the chest. The vertical handles deliver an approximately 1:0.86 felt weight ratio. Each handle type has a specific biomechanical function rather than simply offering a grip preference.
3.

Assisted Footplate System

The aid foot frame and gas spring assembly create a foot-operated assistance mechanism that reduces the shoulder load at the exact moment it is highest — the start of the press from the fully loaded starting position. When the foot presses the pedal at the beginning of a set, the gas spring partially counteracts the weight of the loaded arms, allowing the initiation to be controlled rather than requiring the shoulder to absorb the full stack weight from a static position. The same mechanism provides support at muscle failure, which allows the user to complete a near-failure set without the risk of the loaded arms dropping uncontrolled when the pectorals give out.
4.

Pneumatic Rack-and-Pinion Seat

The seat adjusts through a precision rack-and-pinion mechanism supported by pneumatic assist, which allows height changes to be made with one hand using minimal force. A rack-and-pinion system maintains its position under load without the pin slipping that simple hole-and-pin seats develop over time. The pneumatic support removes the resistance from the mechanical engagement, so adjustment between sets requires only a light lever press rather than the full manual lifting force that non-assisted seat systems demand. This is a practical session-flow detail that matters most in commercial environments where the seat is adjusted multiple times per hour.
5.

Dual Cable System

Two independent cable assemblies route the stack load separately to the left and right arm frames. The dual cable design means the resistance path for each arm follows precisely the independent convergence arc of that arm without any cross-load from the opposite arm's cable. If one arm moves through a different range of motion than the other — which happens in unilateral training and in users with asymmetric pressing mechanics — the independent cable for that arm follows it correctly without creating slack or tension in the opposite side's cable. This mechanical independence is what makes genuine unilateral ISO-lateral pressing function correctly on the DRE8001.

Product Information
Product NameISO-Lateral Chest Press
ModelDRE8001
SeriesDRE80 Selectorized Series
Product TypeSelectorized ISO-Lateral Chest Press Machine
FunctionISO-lateral independent converging chest press — bilateral and unilateral
Target MusclesPectoralis Major (primary), Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (secondary)
GradeCommercial
ColourBlack
Dimensions and Weight
Length56 in (142.2 cm)
Width55 in (139.0 cm)
Height63 in (160.2 cm)
Net Weight542 lbs (246 kg)
Weight Stack
Standard Weight Stack210 lbs
Upgraded Weight Stack250 lbs — contact Dynasty Fitness
Resistance and Felt Weight
Horizontal Handle Ratio1:1 per arm — each arm feels half the selected stack weight
Vertical Handle RatioApproximately 1:0.86 per arm
Arms and Handles
Arm DesignISO-lateral independent — left and right arm frames on separate converging paths
Horizontal Gripsφ36×φ28×330mm x2 — outward-angled, scapula stabilising
Vertical GripsSTφ28×φ36×215mm x2 — inward-angled, mid-to-lower chest emphasis
Seat and Safety Systems
Seat AdjustmentPneumatic rack-and-pinion — single-hand operation
Assisted FootplateGas spring assisted — reduces shoulder stress at initiation, supports at failure
Transport Wheels3 x built-in rolling wheels
Mechanism and Bearings
Pulleys4.5" pulley x9, 3.5" pulley x1, swing pulley x2
Bearings6005-2Z x4, 6004-2Z x6, Joint Bearing M12 x2
Frame and Construction
Main Frame Tubing1.97"×5.9"×0.1" rectangular steel
Movement Arm TubingΦ2.4"×0.1"
Indoor Use OnlyYes

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