Is the flat bench svend press good?

The flat bench Svend press is considered a less effective exercise compared to other chest-building movements. During a discussion on chest development, Sal Di Stefano and others from the Mind Pump team briefly mention the Svend press. They criticize it as an unconventional and relatively ineffective exercise aimed at targeting the middle chest. The Svend press typically involves pressing plates together to create tension, but it is not recommended to replace standard pressing exercises like barbell or dumbbell presses, which can build more overall mass and strength in the chest 1 2.

Overall, the focus should be on more substantial exercises like the flat bench press, incline press, and dips, which are highlighted for their ability to engage various parts of the chest effectively and offer better strength and muscle development 3 4.