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Leverage Incline Chest Press

IntermediateStrengthTier T3

Sit on a plate-loaded incline press machine with the handles near the top of the chest. Press the handles forward, pause briefly, then return to just above the start without touching the stops.

Targets: Shoulder
Muscles: Pectoralis Major, Triceps

Stop if

Choose an easier exercise if pain reaches 6 out of 10 or becomes sharp. Stop and rest if pain reaches 8 out of 10.

This is the general ClapMove rule. This exercise has no extra stop rule of its own.

  • Pain 6 out of 10 or more: choose an easier exercise.
  • Pain 8 out of 10 or more: stop and rest.

Equipment needed

No equipment needed

Dosage

3

Sets

8

Reps / Time

60 sec

Rest

controlled

Tempo

Step-by-Step Guide

Set up

  • Load an appropriate weight onto the pins.
  • Adjust the seat so the handles are near the top of the pectorals with the chest and head up and shoulder blades retracted.
  1. He sits on the inclined seat: back flat on the angled pad, both hands gripping the lever handles at rest near the top of his pectorals, chest and head up, shoulder blades drawn together, feet planted.

    Step 1 of 5

    Sit on the incline seat with handles near the top of the pectorals, chest and head up, shoulder blades retracted.

  2. He is mid-press: both lever handles driven forward and up along the incline line, elbows extending, chest and head up, blades still drawn, feet planted.

    Step 2 of 5

    Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow.

  3. He holds the pressed-out finish: both lever handles fully forward along the incline line, elbows extended, chest tall and head up, blades drawn, the brief top pause held.

    Step 3 of 5

    Pause briefly at the top with the elbows extended, keeping the chest tall.

  4. He is mid-return: the lever handles easing back toward his upper chest but held just above the start position off the stops, elbows re-bending, chest up, blades drawn, tension kept on the arms.

    Step 4 of 5

    Return the weight to just above the start position, keeping tension without letting it touch the stops.

  5. He sits on the inclined seat: back flat on the angled pad, both hands gripping the lever handles at rest near the top of his pectorals, chest and head up, shoulder blades drawn together, feet planted.

    Step 5 of 5

    Sit on the incline seat with handles near the top of the pectorals, chest and head up, shoulder blades retracted.

Safety Information

Anyone with a shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, back or balance problem should ask a physical therapist or physician before attempting this exercise and stop at pain or dizziness. Keep the shoulder blades retracted and the chest and head up through the press; do not let the weight rest on the stops between reps. Stop if the exercise causes pain or you become unwell. Seek appropriate professional advice about symptoms or suitability.

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