light lever standing chest press

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

light lever standing chest press demonstration
light lever standing chest press — demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do light lever standing chest press

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your feet flat on the ground.

  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands at chest level. Maintain light form throughout.

  3. Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

  4. Pause for a moment, then slowly bring the handles back towards your chest, maintaining control throughout the movement.

  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

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