Lexco LS-515 Chest Press - Plate Loaded

The Lexco LS-515 is a plate-loaded seated chest press with an adjustable start angle and a ten-position spring bar. It measures 162 x 117 x 140 cm, weighs 137 kg and belongs to the Falcon series, with full ABS shrouds, memory foam padding and marine-grade upholstery. Professional price: 2,625 EUR excluding VAT.

A seated press that fits the user, not the reverse

Three adjustments determine whether a chest press works for a given body: seat height, start angle and handle position. The LS-515 provides all three. The height-adjustable seat sets the handle path relative to the sternum, the adjustable start angle sets how much stretch the shoulder takes before the concentric phase, and the ten-position spring bar locks the range so a user with limited shoulder mobility never enters a painful position.

• Adjustable starting angle and adjustable starting position
• Ten-position spring bar for range limitation
• Height-adjustable seat
• Angled handles for a stronger contraction at the end of the press
• Double-stitched upholstered seat and chest support
• Integrated plate storage on the frame

Muscles worked

The press loads the pectoralis major through its full range, with the anterior deltoids and triceps assisting. The seated position with back support removes the stabilisation demand of a free-weight bench, which is what makes the machine appropriate for beginners, for high-throughput commercial floors and for supervised rehabilitation, while still allowing experienced users to work heavy.

Construction

Welded steel tube frame in a 50 x 105 mm section with a 3.0 mm wall, urethane memory foam padding, full ABS shrouds and marine-grade upholstery that tolerates perspiration and daily cleaning. At 137 kg unloaded the machine is stable under load without floor anchoring.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ten-position spring bar do?

It sets where the movement starts. Reducing the range keeps the shoulder out of deep extension, which is the position that causes most anterior shoulder complaints on a chest press. Increasing it gives a longer stretch for hypertrophy work. Changing position takes a few seconds and requires no tools.

Is the machine suitable for a mixed-ability membership?

Yes. The guided path and the back support mean a first-time user can press safely without a spotter, while the plate loading allows an experienced user to work at high load on the same station. The adjustments cover a wide range of body sizes.

How much space should be allowed around it?

The unit occupies 162 x 117 cm. Allow 70 cm of clear access behind the seat for plate handling and to reach the storage horns. At 137 kg plus plates, check the slab capacity before installing above ground level.

The LS-515 is quoted at 2,625 EUR excluding VAT, before delivery and installation. Plates are not included so the loading can be matched to your existing set. Send us your layout and we will return a full chest-zone proposal within 24 to 72 hours. Browse the complete Lexco plate-loaded machines range.