Exercise technique

lever decline chest press

The lever decline chest press is a machine-based exercise targeting the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It is performed on a leverage machine, providing guided movement for safety and stability.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and backrest of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your feet flat on the floor.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Push the handles forward and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Slowly lower the handles back towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  6. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handles back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Shoulders.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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