Chest · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Incline Chest Press

The lever incline chest press is a machine-based exercise that targets the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It involves pressing handles away from the body while seated on a leverage machine, simulating an incline bench press motion.

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

How to do Lever Incline Chest Press, step by step

Adjust the seat height and backrest angle on 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, but without locking your elbows.
Pause for a moment at the fully extended position, then slowly bend your elbows and lower the handles back towards your chest.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

Track Lever Incline Chest Press in SPLYT

Lever Incline 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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