Svend Press
The Svend Press primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior and stabilizer support from the Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis. It is a plate isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Isometric chest squeeze exercise performed with weight plate pressed together at chest level.
| Equipment | Plate |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Pectoralis Major (Sternal) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Grasp weight plate with both hands. Execution: Press weight forward and away from chest until arms are extended. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Major (Clavicular).
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