Lever Reclined Shoulder Press

The Lever Reclined Shoulder Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a machine compound exercise at beginner difficulty.

A machine compound push exercise targeting the Anterior Deltoid.

EquipmentMachine
DifficultyBeginner
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid
SecondaryBrachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie on back pad facing up. Grasp lever handles to each side with overhand grip. Execution: Press lever until arms are extended. Lower and repeat. Comments: Range of motion will be compromised if grip istoo wide.

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