Svend Press

Strength · Beginner · Chest

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Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary
Forearms, Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Other
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Chest

Also works: Forearms, Shoulders, Triceps

How to do itSvend Press

  1. 1Begin in a standing position.
  2. 2Press 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. 3Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
  4. 4Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.

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