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Lever military press

Beginner

Lever military press is a compound machine exercise for the front delts, also working the triceps and chest.

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

TricepsChest

Equipment
Machine
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your back against the backrest.
  2. 2Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Push the handles upward until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows.
  4. 4Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to the starting position.
  5. 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Lever shoulder pressMachine
  • Lever one arm shoulder pressMachine
  • Band shoulder pressResistance band
  • Smith shoulder pressSmith machine
  • Dumbbell seated shoulder pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Dumbbell one arm shoulder pressDumbbell
  • Kettlebell one arm military press to the sideKettlebell
  • Barbell seated behind head military pressBarbell
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