Target Muscle

    Chest

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ChestBody Weight

    Weighted Svend Press

    The weighted Svend press is a chest exercise performed by pressing a weight plate out in front of the body, emphasizing the pectoral muscles while also engaging the shoulders and tricep.

    Also Works

    ShouldersTriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a weight plate in front of your chest with both hands.

    2. 2

      Keep your elbows slightly bent and your palms facing each other.

    3. 3

      Press the weight plate straight out in front of you, fully extending your arms.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, then slowly bring the weight plate back to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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