Lever Isolateral Decline Chest Press
The Lever Isolateral Decline 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 lever grips lower chest height. Grasp grips with wide overhand grip; elbows out to sides just below shoulders. Execution: Press lever until arms are extended. Return weight until chest muscles are slightly stretched. Repeat. Comments: Range of motion will be compromised if grip istoo wide.Latissimus Dorsiinvolvement is low on Decline Bench Press (Barnett 1995). Also seeBench Press Analysis.
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