
Svend Press
Squeeze two light plates between your palms at chest level. Extend the arms straight out under control, pause, then return.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 8
Form sequence
01 · stance
Begin in a standing position.
02 · start
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.
03 · extend · Key step
Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
04 · return
Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Wrist & Finger Flexors
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Wrist & Finger Extensors
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Brachioradialis
Secondary · 119 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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