Chest · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Decline Chest Press

The lever decline chest press is a machine-based exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It is performed on a leverage machine, providing guided movement for safety and stability.

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

How to do Lever Decline Chest Press, step by step

Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Push the handles forward and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
Slowly lower the handles back towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handles back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

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Lever Decline 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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