Shoulders · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Military Press

The lever military press is a shoulder exercise performed on a leverage machine, primarily targeting the deltoid muscles. It also engages the triceps and upper chest as secondary muscles. The machine provides stability, making it suitable for those developing strength and technique.

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

How to do Lever Military Press, step by step

Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the backrest.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Push the handles upward until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

Track Lever Military Press in SPLYT

Lever Military 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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