Lever Incline Bench Press (plate loaded)

Classification

Instructions

Preparation

Lie supine on incline bench with lever bars out to sides of chest. Grasp handles with wide overhand grip.

Execution

Press lever bars up until arms are extended. Lower weight toward upper chest. Repeat.

Comments

Range of motion will be compromised if grip is too wide. Also see exercise performed with parallel grip and exercise performed on alternative machine. Also see Bench Press Analysis.

Muscles

Target

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular

Synergists

• Deltoid, Anterior
• Triceps Brachii

Dynamic Stabilizers

• Biceps Brachii, Short Head