How to do it
Grip the handle firmly with a neutral wrist stacked over your forearm.
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Sit on an incline bench of the leverage machine.
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Grab the handle with one hand and press it until your arm is fully extended.
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Lower the weight slowly back to the starting position.
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Keep your chest up and shoulders retracted throughout the movement.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Focus on a full range of motion and a controlled tempo, pressing with the chest muscles rather than letting the triceps or shoulders take over.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the torso toward the pressing side
- ✕Flaring the elbow out wide past 75 degrees
- ✕Letting the working shoulder drop forward