Svend Press
How to do the Svend Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Forearms, Shoulders, Triceps
Other
How to do the Svend Press
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Begin in a standing position.
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Press two lightweight plates together with your hands. Hold the plates together close to your chest to create an isometric contraction in your chest muscles. Your fingers should be pointed forward. This is your starting position.
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Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
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Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
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Where the Svend Press fits
The Svend Press shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Svend Press: common questions
What muscles does the Svend Press work?
The Svend Press primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Forearms, Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Svend Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Svend 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.
Is the Svend Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Svend 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 Svend Press with correct form?
Begin in a standing position. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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