Bodyweight Svend Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Svend Press
How to: Bodyweight Svend Press
- Stand upright and hold your hands together in front of your chest.
- Align your arms so your palms are facing each other.
- Press your hands outward while maintaining tension in your chest.
- Breathe out as you press and hold at the maximum extension briefly before returning to the start.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Flaring elbows out too much.
- Not engaging the core.
- Using momentum instead of the chest muscles.
Modifications
- Perform on your knees for more support.
- Use a wall or incline surface for assistance.
Tips
- Keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the movement.
- Engage your core for stability.
- Focus on squeezing your chest muscles as you press outward.
Tags
strength
chest
pectorals
bodyweight
upper body
fitness