Hominin · exercise
Svend Press
Svend Press is a beginner strength exercise. It works the chest, with help from the forearms, shoulders and triceps.
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- Main muscles
- chest
- Also works
- forearms, shoulders, triceps
How to do it
- Begin in a standing position.
- 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.
- Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
- Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.
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- Barbell Incline Bench Press - Medium Grip · barbell, beginner
- Bench Press - With Bands · bands, beginner
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).