Lever Chest Press
The Lever Chest Press primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Short Head). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine compound push exercise targeting the Pectoralis Major (Sternal).
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Pectoralis Major (Sternal) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Brachii (Short Head) (biceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on seat with chest approximately height of horizontal handles. If available, push foot lever until lever is within grasping range. Grasp handles with wide overhand grip; elbows out to sides just below shoulders. Release foot lever. Execution: Press lever until arms are extended. Return weight until chest muscles are slightly stretched. Repeat. Comments: Some machines have foot levers to position handles in a more comfortable starting and ending position. If foot lever is available, engage it before grasping handles, release it before performing exercise, and engage it again just before releasing grips.
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