Leverage Chest Press
How to do the Leverage Chest Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Machine
How to do the Leverage Chest Press
- 1
Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the bottom or middle of the pectorals at the beginning of the motion.
- 2
Your chest and head should be up and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow.
- 4
After a brief pause at the top, return the weight just above the start position, keeping tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete.
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Where the Leverage Chest Press fits
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Leverage Chest Press: common questions
What muscles does the Leverage Chest Press work?
The Leverage Chest Press primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Leverage Chest Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Leverage Chest Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Leverage Chest Press?
To do the Leverage Chest Press you'll need a weight machine.
Is the Leverage Chest Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Leverage Chest Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Leverage Chest Press with correct form?
Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the bottom or middle of the pectorals at the beginning of the motion. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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