Chest exercise

Plate Svend Press

Horizontal or incline push for chest, triceps and front shoulder.

  • Primary muscleChest
  • Also worksTriceps
  • EquipmentOther
  • TypeCompound
  • MovementHorizontal push
  • LevelIntermediate
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Plate Svend Press, exercise photo
  • Chest
  • Triceps
  • Other

How to do the Plate Svend Press

4 steps, in the order you do them.

  1. Hold a plate between your palms in front of your chest and keep your elbows bent.
  2. Squeeze the plate with both hands as you extend your arms forward.
  3. Hold the squeeze for a moment without raising your shoulders.
  4. Slowly return to your chest without loosening your grip.

Muscles worked

Alternatives to the Plate Svend Press

They work the chest with other equipment, including options for training at home.

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Frequently asked questions

What muscles does the Plate Svend Press work?

The Plate Svend Press works mainly the chest. It also works the triceps and the front delts.

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