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How to do: Svend Press

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Svend Press — starting position
Start position
Svend Press — finishing position
Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1Begin in a standing position.
  2. 2Press 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.
  3. 3Squeeze the plates between your palms and extend your arms directly out in front of you in a controlled motion.
  4. 4Pause at the top of the motion, and then slowly return to the starting position.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).