Lever One Arm Incline Chest Press (plate loaded) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Single Arm Incline Chest Press
How to: Lever One Arm Incline Chest Press (plate loaded)
- Adjust the seat and sit comfortably on the machine with your back supported.
- Grab the handle with one hand, keeping your elbow bent at about 90 degrees.
- Press the handle upward until your arm is fully extended, without locking the elbow.
- Lower the weight back to the starting position while maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not controlling the weight when lowering.
- Hoisting the weight using momentum.
- Ignoring proper alignment of the shoulder joint.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to focus on form.
- Perform the exercise seated if stability is an issue.
Tips
- Adjust the seat height to ensure proper alignment of your shoulder with the press handle.
- Keep your elbow slightly bent at the top of the movement to avoid locking out your joints.
- Exhale as you press the weight and inhale as you lower it.
Lever One Arm Incline Chest Press (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
pectoralis major
exercise machine
plate loaded
upper body