Lever Lying Chest Press demonstration

Lever Lying Chest Press

Learn how to do the Lever Lying Chest Press with proper form, setup, and execution.

This leverage machine movement primarily targets chest.

How to Perform Lever Lying Chest Press

  1. 1

    Add the appropriate amount of weight.

  2. 2

    Lie back on the bench and plant your feet flat on the floor.

  3. 3

    Grip the bar with both hands.

  4. 4

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  5. 5

    Press the bar upward until your arms are fully extended, exhaling at the top.

  6. 6

    Slowly lower the bar back down toward your chest as you breathe in.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions