Lever Military Press (plate loaded) (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Position yourself on the seat and adjust it so the handles fall just below shoulder height
  • 2Grip the handles, always maintaining a slight bend in the elbows
  • 3Push the handles upwards until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Lower the handles back to just below shoulder height
  • 5Repeat for desired amount of reps

Tips:

  • Press up in a smooth, controlled motion, avoiding jerky movements
  • Keep your back against the pad at all times
  • Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement and focus on using your shoulder muscles
  • Breathing pattern: Exhale as you press up, inhale as you lower the weight

Lever Military Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs