lever standing chest press: technique and muscles worked

Animated demonstration of lever standing chest press

How to do this exercise

Step:1 Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your feet flat on the ground.
Step:2 Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands at chest level.
Step:3 Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Step:4 Pause for a moment, then slowly bring the handles back towards your chest, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Step:5 Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Equipment: Assisted machine
Body part: Arms Shoulders Chest
Target muscle: Triceps Anterior deltoid Costal pectoralis (lower chest)
Secondary muscle: Latissimus dorsi Sternal pectoralis (mid chest)

Hypertrophy grade

Average6 / 10

Nemeo’s take

The machine-assisted dip is a specialized tool, allowing you to effectively target the triceps and lower pecs without stability or grip limiting performance, unlike bodyweight dips. The tension profile is interesting especially for beginners, and the isolation is better thanks to the support. However, the progressive load is limited and the maximum tension on the stretched muscle remains lower than in the free version.

This catalog score reflects Nemeo’s assessment of the exercise’s muscle-building potential. It is not a standardized scientific rating or a personalized recommendation.

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