Leverage Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Leverage Chest Press
- 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.
- Your chest and head should be up and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.
- Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow.
- After 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.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Leverage Chest Press
10 movements that train the same primary muscle, closest substitutes first — same kind of training, then variations of the movement itself, then a similar difficulty.
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Cable Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a cable machine.
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Incline Cable Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a cable machine.
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Standing Cable Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a cable machine.
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Leverage Decline Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
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Leverage Incline Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
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Alternating Floor Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a kettlebell.
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Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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Bench Press - With Bands
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Decline Barbell Bench Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a barbell.
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Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do leverage chest press work?
Leverage Chest Press primarily works the chest. The shoulders and triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for leverage chest press?
Leverage Chest Press uses machines.
Leverage Chest Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Leverage Chest Press is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of leverage chest press?
Cable Chest Press, Incline Cable Chest Press, Standing Cable Chest Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my leverage chest press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; leverage chest press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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