Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press
Description
The lever incline hammer chest press is performed on a Hammer Strength plate-loaded incline press machine. The machine fixes the press path and allows for very heavy loading of the upper chest. The machine setup is safer than free weights and great for hypertrophy.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Instructions
- Sit on the Hammer Strength incline press machine with your back against the pad.
- Adjust the seat so the handles are at upper chest level.
- Grip the handles with a neutral or pronated grip.
- Brace your core and keep your feet flat on the floor.
- Press the handles forward and upward.
- Lock out the arms at full extension.
- Squeeze the upper chest at the top.
- Lower the handles slowly back to the start.
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Form & Visual
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Benefits
- Targets the upper chest
- Allows heavy loading
- Safe and stable
- Fixed press path
- Useful for hypertrophy
- Reduces shoulder strain
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major (upper)
- Front deltoid
- Triceps brachii
Lever Incline Hammer Chest Press Variations & Alternatives
- Incline Bench Press
- Smith Incline Press
- Hammer Strength Press
- Incline Dumbbell Press
