Lever Decline Chest Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.8
- Alternate Names
- Decline Chest Press
How to: Lever Decline Chest Press
- Adjust the seat height of the leverage machine to align with your body.
- Sit down, grasp the handles, and position your feet firmly on the ground.
- Lower the handles to the sides of your chest, keeping a controlled motion.
- Push the handles upwards until your arms are fully extended, then return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back during the press.
- Rapidly lowering the weight instead of controlled movement.
- Letting elbows flare out excessively.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to maintain control of the movement.
- Adapt the seating height to accommodate various body sizes.
Tips
- Keep your back flat against the pad to prevent injury.
- Control the movement; avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Ensure to fully extend your arms without locking your elbows at the top.
Lever Decline Chest Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
pectoralis
exercise machine
upper body
fitness