Exercise guide

Svend Press

The Svend Press targets the chest by pressing a weight plate forward while maintaining constant tension through active squeezing.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Svend Press

  1. 01

    Stand upright holding a weight plate between your palms at chest level.

  2. 02

    Press your palms firmly into the plate to create tension.

  3. 03

    Keep your chest lifted and core braced.

  4. 04

    Press the plate straight forward until your arms are extended.

  5. 05

    Squeeze your chest at full extension.

  6. 06

    Slowly bring the plate back to your chest while maintaining pressure.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Continuously squeeze the plate throughout the movement
  • Avoid shrugging your shoulders
  • Move slowly to maintain constant chest tension
Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Svend Press work?

The Svend Press primarily targets the Chest. Supporting muscles include Abs, Shoulders, Triceps.

Is the Svend Press a compound or isolation exercise?

The Svend Press is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Svend Press?

You need the following equipment: Weight Plates.

What difficulty level is the Svend Press?

The Svend Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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