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Woman performing a Svend press with an AguaForce water weight

Svend Press

Builds chest and tricep strength through a squeeze-and-press motion that emphasizes constant muscle tension.

Main Muscles

  • Chest

Supporting Muscles

  • Biceps
  • Triceps

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How to perform

  • Stand tall holding an AguaForce weight with both hands flat against your chest, squeezing it between your palms
  • Keeping the squeeze on, press the weight straight out in front of you until your arms are extended
  • Pause and keep pressing your palms together
  • Bring the weight back to your chest with control and repeat

Tips

  • Keep constant inward pressure on the weight throughout
  • Keep your elbows up and out rather than dropping down