Leverage Chest Press
Leverage Chest Press is a resistance exercise - compound chest press exercise involving Pectoralis major. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Pectoralis major
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps brachii, Anterior deltoid, Serratus anterior
- Exercise type
- Resistance exercise - compound chest press
Exercise technique
- Loading
Load both machine arms equally.
- Seat
Set the handles at mid-to-lower chest height.
- Upper back
Set your shoulder blades against the backrest.
- Grip
Hold handles with wrists aligned to elbows.
- Press
Extend the elbows to drive the arms forward.
- Top control
Do not roll your shoulders forward as the arms extend.
- Return
Bring the machine arms back without striking the lower stops.
Key technique points
- Match plates on both sides.
- Adjust seat height before the set.
- Keep hips on the seat.
- Follow the natural machine-arm arc.
- Do not let wrists bend backward.
- Do not rest the load at the bottom.
Common mistakes
Unequal plates
Pressing resistance differs between sides.
Incorrect seat
The handles leave the appropriate chest line.
Shoulders drifting forward
Upper-back support decreases.
Back bridge
Torso angle changes.
Hard bottom contact
Muscular tension is interrupted.
Bent wrists
The load deviates from forearm alignment.
Frequently asked questions
Leverage Chest Press: why is “Unequal plates” a mistake?
Pressing resistance differs between sides.
Leverage Chest Press: why is “Incorrect seat” a mistake?
The handles leave the appropriate chest line.
Leverage Chest Press: why is “Shoulders drifting forward” a mistake?
Upper-back support decreases.
Leverage Chest Press: why is “Back bridge” a mistake?
Torso angle changes.
Leverage Chest Press: why is “Hard bottom contact” a mistake?
Muscular tension is interrupted.
Leverage Chest Press: why is “Bent wrists” a mistake?
The load deviates from forearm alignment.
What should I focus on when doing Leverage Chest Press?
Match plates on both sides. Adjust seat height before the set. Keep hips on the seat. Follow the natural machine-arm arc. Do not let wrists bend backward. Do not rest the load at the bottom.
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