Exercise guide
Lever Multy Chest Press
- Beginner
- Compound
- Rep-based
- Chest
- Shoulders
- Upper arms
The Lever Multi Chest Press is a stable compound movement that allows for heavy loading of the pectorals, anterior deltoids, and triceps with a fixed path of motion. It is highly effective for building pressing strength and muscle mass while minimizing the stability requirements of free weights.
Reviewed by the Crucible team · Updated June 2026
Muscles worked
Setup
- Adjust the seat height so the handles are aligned with your mid-to-lower chest level.
- Sit firmly against the backrest with your feet planted flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the handles with a full overhand grip, ensuring your wrists are neutral and aligned with your forearms.
- Retract your shoulder blades and slightly arch your upper back to create a stable pressing platform.
How to do it
- Exhale and push the handles forward in a smooth arc until your arms are fully extended but not locked out.
- Inhale as you slowly lower the weight back toward your chest, maintaining control throughout the descent.
- Stop the eccentric phase just before the weight stack touches or when you feel a deep stretch in your chest.
- Maintain a tempo of 1 second for the push and 2-3 seconds for the return phase.
Form checklist
- Keep your shoulder blades pinned back and down against the pad throughout the entire set.
- Ensure your elbows stay slightly below your shoulders to avoid impingement.
- Maintain constant contact between your head, upper back, and glutes with the machine.
- Keep your feet pressed firmly into the floor to drive power from your lower body.
Pro tips
- Think about driving your biceps toward the center of your chest at the top of the movement to maximize pectoral recruitment.
- Focus on a slow, controlled negative to increase time under tension and stimulate more muscle growth.
Make it harder
- Incorporate a 2-second pause at the point of maximum contraction (arms extended) to increase intensity.
- Utilize 'drop sets' by reducing the weight immediately after reaching failure to extend the set.
Frequently asked
- What muscles does the lever multy chest press work?
- The lever multy chest press primarily targets the pectorals, and also works the abs and serratus anterior as secondary muscles.
- What equipment do you need for the lever multy chest press?
- The lever multy chest press uses leverage machine.
- Is the lever multy chest press good for beginners?
- Yes. The lever multy chest press is a beginner-friendly movement and a strong foundation to build on.