Weighted Svend Press

Weighted Svend Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Hold the weight plate with both hands against your chest
  • 2Press the weight from your chest and fully extend your arms
  • 3Pause for a second at the top and slowly return to the starting position
  • 4Keep your arms and elbows tight throughout the exercise
  • 5Breath out when pressing the weight and inhale when returning to the starting position

Tips:

  • Keep your body stable and avoid any swaying motions
  • Ensure that the weight is not too heavy, with a focus on form and muscle contraction rather than the load
  • Tense your chest as you press the weight forward
  • Maintain control of the weight at all times, avoid letting the weight control your movement

Weighted Svend Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs