Leverage Decline Chest Press
A beginner compound strength exercise that works the chest, using a machine.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Leverage Decline Chest Press
- Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the bottom 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 Decline Chest Press
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Cable Chest Press
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Decline Barbell Bench Press
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Decline Dumbbell Bench Press
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Incline Cable Chest Press
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Standing Cable Chest Press
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Decline Smith Press
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Leverage Chest Press
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Leverage Incline Chest Press
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Smith Machine Decline Press
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Wide-Grip Decline Barbell Bench Press
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do leverage decline chest press work?
Leverage Decline Chest Press primarily works the chest. The shoulders and triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for leverage decline chest press?
Leverage Decline Chest Press uses machines.
Leverage Decline Chest Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Leverage Decline 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 decline chest press?
Cable Chest Press, Decline Barbell Bench Press, Decline Dumbbell Bench Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my leverage decline chest press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; leverage decline chest press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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