Lever Tower Incline Chest Press

Muscles worked

Setup

1. Position an incline bench (set to 30-45 degrees) inside the lever tower so the handles align with your upper chest.
2. Sit firmly against the backrest with your feet flat on the floor and your shoulder blades retracted and pinned to the bench.
3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
4. Adjust the seat height or bench position so the handles start level with your mid-to-upper chest.

How to do it

1. Exhale as you press the handles upward in a controlled arc until your arms are fully extended but not locked out.
2. Inhale as you slowly lower the weight back down, feeling a deep stretch in your upper chest.
3. Maintain a controlled 2-1-2 tempo: two seconds up, a one-second squeeze at the top, and two seconds down.

Form checklist

• Keep your shoulder blades pinned back and down against the bench throughout the entire set.
• Ensure your elbows stay tucked at a 45-to-60 degree angle relative to your torso, rather than flaring out.
• Maintain a slight, natural arch in your lower back while keeping your glutes in contact with the seat.
• Avoid bouncing the weight at the bottom of the movement; use a smooth transition.

Pro tips

• Focus on 'squeezing' your elbows toward each other at the top of the movement to maximize the contraction of the upper pectorals.
• Drive through your heels to create full-body stability, which allows for more force production in the chest.

Make it harder

• Incorporate a 2-second pause at the bottom of the rep to eliminate momentum and increase time under tension.
• Perform '1.5 reps' by lowering the weight fully, pressing halfway up, lowering again, and then pressing to full extension.

Frequently asked

What muscles does the lever tower incline chest press work?

The lever tower incline 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 tower incline chest press?

The lever tower incline chest press uses leverage machine.

Is the lever tower incline chest press good for beginners?

The lever tower incline chest press is rated intermediate. Build a base with simpler variations first, then progress to it with light load and strict form.

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