Lever Chest Dip

The Lever Chest Dip primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Trapezius (Lower). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine compound push exercise targeting the Pectoralis Major (Sternal).

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementHorizontal Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryPectoralis Major (Sternal)
SecondaryAnterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Latissimus Dorsi, Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Minor, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: If possible, place handles inwide position. Sit on seat and grasp handles with oblique grip. Lean forward slightly and allow elbows to flare out. Execution: Push lever down by straightening arms. Return lever up with elbows flaring out until chest is slightly stretched. Repeat. Comments: See Lever Chest Dip onmachine facing fulcrum. Also seeLever Triceps Dip.

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