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Svend Press

How to do the Svend Press with proper form, and the muscles it works.

Muscle group: Chest
Primary muscles: Chest
Secondary muscles: Forearms, shoulders and triceps
Equipment: Barbell
Type: Compound
Level: Beginner

Video: “Svend Press | Exercise Guide” by Bodybuilding.com on YouTube.

How to do the Svend Press

Begin in a standing position.
Press two lightweight plates together with your hands. Hold the plates together close to your chest to create an isometric contraction in your chest muscles. Your fingers should be pointed forward. This is your starting position.
Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.

Muscles worked

The Svend Press mainly works your chest, with help from your forearms, shoulders and triceps.

Svend Press start and finish positions

Svend Press: Starting position — Starting position

Svend Press: Ending position — Ending position

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