lever decline chest press
lever decline chest press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
Step 2
Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
Step 3
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Step 4
Push the handles forward and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
Step 5
Slowly lower the handles back towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handles back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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