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Lever Standing Viking Press

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Lever Standing Viking Press.

MediumFront shoulders

About this exercise

A plate-loaded standing overhead press performed using a Viking press attachment, targeting the anterior deltoids and triceps while engaging the core for upright stability. The arcing lever path provides a shoulder-friendly pressing angle compared to strictly vertical bar presses.

How to Perform

  • Load the Viking press attachment with the appropriate weight and stand facing the apparatus with feet shoulder-width apart
  • Grasp the handles at shoulder height with a neutral or slightly pronated grip
  • Brace your core and maintain an upright torso throughout the movement
  • Press the handles forward and overhead in an arc until your arms are fully extended
  • Slowly lower the weight back to shoulder height in a controlled arc and repeat

Muscle Activation

Primary
Front shoulders
Secondary
TricepsCoreSide shoulders

About the Lever Standing Viking Press

The Lever Standing Viking Press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.