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Exercise 0587 · REF CggQhII

Lever Military Press exercise animation

Lever Military Press

Category
Shoulders
Target
Delts

The lever military press locks the pressing arc into a straight vertical path, taking the balance and shoulder-stabilization demands of a barbell or dumbbell press out of the equation. That makes it a useful way to push close to failure on shoulder pressing without a spotter standing by.

How to Do the Lever Military Press

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

Muscles Worked

The Lever Military Press primarily targets the Delts, with Triceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Upper Chest.

More Shoulders Exercises

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More Delts Exercises

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same delts with different equipment.

Left Hook. Boxing Left Hook. Boxing Body Weight · Delts Band Front Lateral Raise Band Front Lateral Raise Band · Delts Barbell Front Raise Barbell Front Raise Barbell · Delts Battling Ropes Battling Ropes Rope · Delts

FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Military Press work?
The Lever Military Press primarily targets the delts, with the triceps and upper chest assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Military Press?
The Lever Military Press is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Military Press?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Left Hook. Boxing targets the same delts using body weight instead.