Chest · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Chest Press

The lever chest press is a machine-based exercise targeting the pectoral muscles. It provides a controlled pressing movement, making it suitable for building chest strength with added support and stability from the machine.

Primary muscle: Chest
Also works: Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Chest

How to do Lever Chest Press, step by step

Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling during the movement.
Pause briefly at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Lever Chest Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Lever Chest Press in SPLYT

Lever Chest Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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