Exercise
Svend Press
Also known as: plate squeeze press, plate pinch press, plate front press
Svend Press is a compound exercise for the chest. Main target: middle chest. Also works: forearm flexors, anterior deltoid and triceps lateral head. Equipment: other.
EquipmentOther
TypeCompound (multi-joint)
MovementPush
CategoryStrength
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Begin in a standing position.
- 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.
- Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
- Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
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