Lever Isolateral Incline Chest Press (on Hammer military press, plate loaded)

The Lever Isolateral Incline Chest Press (on Hammer military press, plate loaded) primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), 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 (Clavicular).

Equipment	Machine
Difficulty	Beginner
Type	Compound
Movement	Vertical Push
Force	Push
Laterality	Bilateral
Primary	Pectoralis Major (Clavicular)
Secondary	Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Instructions

Preparation: Sit on seat with upper chest just above base of handles on lever. Grasp grips with wide overhand grip. Lift levers into starting position with elbows slightly low. Execution: Press levers until arms are extended. Return weight until chest muscles are slightly stretched with elbows positioned out to sides. Repeat. Comments: This exercise is typically performed onLever Incline Chest Press Machine. Seat alterations and precautions during mounting and dismounting of weight will need to be taken since this apperatus is designed forLever Military Press. Seat should be positioned so base of handles are approximately arm pit height, higher than what is required for military press. Before initiation of movement, lift lever into lower starting position with elbows positioned slightly low. Once first rep is performed, position elbows slightly further out to sides. At bottom position of each rep, lower levers only as far back to allow slight stretch to be felt in chest or shoulders. Once last rep is performed, lower shoulders slightly before lowering levers to resting position.