Chest Press

Lever (selectorized) Chest Press Exercise

Target Muscle: General or Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic

Stablizer Muscle: Biceps Brachii, Short Head

Synergists: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Deltoid, Anterior, Triceps Brachii

Chest Press Instructions

Chest Press Technique

Sit on seat with upper chest just above horizontal handles. If available, push foot lever until lever is within grasping range. Grasp handles with wide overhand grip; elbows out to sides just below shoulders. Release foot lever.

Chest Press Form

Press lever until arms are extended. Return weight until chest muscles are slightly stretched. Repeat.

Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide.

Related Lever (selectorized) Exercises
1. Bench Press
2. Chest Dip
3. Decline Bench Press
4. Lying Fly
5. Pec Deck Fly
6. Pec Deck Fly, Decline
7. Seated Fly