Chest · Other

Svend Press

A compound movement that trains your chest. Your forearms, shoulders and triceps help out.

Svend Press, starting positionSvend Press, end position

Muscles you'll work

Svend Press muscles worked, front viewSvend Press muscles worked, back view
ChestPrimaryForearms · Shoulders · TricepsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Begin in a standing position.
  2. Press two lightweight plates together with your hands. Hold the plates together close to your chest to create an isometric contraction in your chest muscles. Your fingers should be pointed forward. This is your starting position.
  3. Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
  4. Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.

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EquipmentOther
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelBeginner

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