Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press
Build a bigger chest with the Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press! Target your upper chest with this effective machine exercise.
The Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps. You'll need: plate loaded incline chest press machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press
1: Adjust the seat of the machine so that when you sit, the handles align with the middle to upper part of your chest.
2: Select the weight on the machine that you wish to use for the exercise.
3: Sit down on the seat with your back flat against the pad. Grip the handles with your palms facing each other (neutral grip).
4: Plant your feet firmly on the ground, shoulder-width apart, and establish a stable base.
5: Push the handles away from you by extending your arms, contracting your chest as you move the weight.
6: Once your arms are fully extended, pause for a moment and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position. Maintain control throughout the movement, and ensure you do not let the weights rest or bang at the bottom.
7: Repeat the motion for the desired number of repetitions.
8: Ensure to keep your movements smooth and controlled, focusing on engaging the chest muscles throughout the exercise.
Be sure to conduct this exercise in a slow and controlled manner, particularly focusing on the concentric (lifting) and eccentric (lowering) phases to maximize muscle engagement and development. Adjust the weight as necessary to suit your strength and fitness level, and avoid using weights that are too heavy which can lead to poor form or injury.
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Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press work?
The Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press mainly works the chest and shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and anterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press?
Plate loaded incline chest press machine.
Is the Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Band Incline Hammer Press, Lever Decline Single-Arm Chest Press, Lever Decline Chest Press and Lever Incline Chest Press.
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