lever military press
A shoulders exercise targeting the delts, performed with leverage machine.
How to do lever military press
Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the backrest.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Push the handles upward until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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