lever chest press
lever chest press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.
Step 2
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Step 3
Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling during the movement.
Step 4
Pause briefly at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.
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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