Form cues
- Keep feet flat on floor
- Don't overextend elbows
- Press evenly with both arms
- Squeeze chest at top
Exercise
Lever Lying Chest Press
Chest, leverage machine
A plate-loaded machine press mimicking the bench press to target the entire chest safely.
Target: pectorals. Also works: triceps brachii, anterior deltoids.
Steps
- Lie supine on the machine bench.
- Grip the handles firmly, elbows bent.
- Engage chest and press handles forward and up.
- Fully extend arms without locking out elbows.
- Slowly return to starting position.
Common mistakes
- Letting shoulders roll forward
- Lifting lower back off bench
- Using too much weight
- Allowing wrists to bend
Breathing
Exhale as you press up, inhale as you lower down.
In the app, search for Lever Lying Chest Press and add it to a workout.