lever chest press

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with leverage machine.

lever chest press demonstration
lever chest press β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

How to do lever chest press

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back flat against the pad.

  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

  3. Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling during the movement.

  4. Pause briefly at the end of the movement, then slowly return to the starting position, inhaling as you do so.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsShoulders

Related exercises

All chest exercises β†’

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