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4388

Viking Press

VIKING PRESS

This machine helps perform the movement on a more stable path than a free variation. Set your position, choose a moderate load, and stay controlled through the full range.

Main targetControlled load
LevelBeginner - advanced
Best tempoSmooth, no jerking

What matters on this model

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Why use it

Use the Viking Press for controlled movement using this model's intended design. Treat the listed adjustments as part of the exercise, not as optional details.

Muscles worked

  • Main load: Controlled load.
  • Stabilization: trunk muscles help hold position.
  • Should not hurt: joints or lower back. If they do, reduce load and check setup.

How to set up

  1. For the Viking Press, first check its source-listed detail: has a source-listed target muscle focus.
  2. Adjust all available supports for your height.
  3. Check the start position before loading.
  4. Choose a weight that lets you keep technique.
  5. Make sure levers and locks are in the working position.

How to perform

  1. On the Viking Press, move smoothly through this model's working path.
  2. Keep the torso stable.
  3. Pause briefly at the controlled end point.
  4. Return slowly without dropping the load.

Common mistakes

  • Starting without adjusting the supports.
  • Using a load that breaks the path.
  • Compensating with the torso instead of the target movement.
  • Dropping the lever or stack on the return.
  • Ignoring this model-specific detail: has a source-listed target muscle focus.

Technique video

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