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title: Vertical Press
description: Ready to add plate loaded exercises to your chest workouts?  Try the plate loaded vertical press during your next workout.  Follow the instructions in this video for proper form on this awesome exercise
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# [Vertical Press](https://www.livritefitness.com/blog/vertical-press)

 Written by [Katie Frissell](https://www.livritefitness.com/blog/author/katie-frissell) | Nov 15, 2018 11:39:29 PM

**Vertical Press**

**Step 1:** Add weight by putting plates on each side

**Step 2:** Adjust the seat

**Step 3:** Sit down and grip the handles

**Step 4:** Lift the weight by extending the arms without hyper-extending the elbows

**Step 5:** Lower the weight down slowly

**Step 6:** Complete 3-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions

Looking for more great chest workouts?  Check out our [chest workouts exercise library.](https://www.livritefitness.com/chest-workouts)

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