Weighted Svend Press

Weighted Svend Press

Description

This exercise involves holding a weight plate with both hands and pressing it out in front of the body while simultaneously squatting down. It primarily targets the shoulders, triceps, and quads.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Weighted Svend Press Instructions

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
  2. Lower your body into a squat position, keeping your back straight and your knees behind your toes.
  3. As you rise up from the squat, press the dumbbells overhead, extending your arms fully.
  4. Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height as you lower your body back into the squat position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Weighted Svend Press Form & Visual

Weighted Svend Press

Weighted Svend Press Benefits

  • Targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps
  • Improves upper body strength and stability
  • Can help improve posture and reduce shoulder pain
  • Allows for variation in weight and resistance to challenge the muscles
  • Can be modified for different fitness levels and abilities

Weighted Svend Press Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major
  • Anterior deltoids
  • Triceps brachii

Weighted Svend Press Variations & Alternatives

  • Unweighted Svend Press
  • Single Arm Svend Press
  • Alternating Arm Svend Press
  • Double Arm Svend Press
  • Resistance Band Svend Press
  • Kettlebell Svend Press
  • Dumbbell Svend Press
  • Barbell Svend Press
  • Medicine Ball Svend Press