Lever Chest Dip (plate loaded)

The Lever Chest Dip (plate loaded) 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: Sit on seat and grasp handles with oblique grip. If available, place handles inwider position. Lean forward slightly. Execution: Push lever down with elbows away from body. Return until chest is slightly stretched. Repeat. Comments: Also seeLever Triceps Dip.

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