A beginner strength exercise done with a machine that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the bottom or middle of the pectorals at the beginning of the motion.
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Primary
Chest
Secondary
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Machine
Level
beginner
Leverage Chest Press demonstration
Leverage Chest Press, starting positionLeverage Chest Press, finishing position
How to Perform
1Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the bottom or middle of the pectorals at the beginning of the motion.
2Your chest and head should be up and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.
3Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow.
4After a brief pause at the top, return the weight just above the start position, keeping tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
