Lever Bench Press

Instructions

Preparation

Lie supine on bench with upper chest under lever bar. Grasp lever bar with a wide oblique overhand grip.

Execution

Press bar until arms are extended. Lower lever to upper chest. Repeat.

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise

• Pectoralis Major, Sterna (Chest, Lower Pecs)

  

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest (Upper), Upper Pecs)

  

   

• Deltoid, Anterior (Shoulder (Front), Front Delts)

• Triceps Brachii (Arm (Rear), Triceps)

   

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)