Chest · Cable

Standing Cable Chest Press

A compound movement that trains your chest, done with a cable. Your shoulders and triceps help out.

Standing Cable Chest Press, starting positionStanding Cable Chest Press, end position

Muscles you'll work

Standing Cable Chest Press muscles worked, front viewStanding Cable Chest Press muscles worked, back view
ChestPrimaryShoulders · TricepsSecondary

How to do it

  1. Position dual pulleys to chest height and select an appropriate weight. Stand a foot or two in front of the cables, holding one in each hand. You can stagger your stance for better stability.
  2. Position the upper arm at a 90 degree angle with the shoulder blades together. This will be your starting position.
  3. Keeping the rest of the body stationary, extend through the elbows to press the handles forward, drawing them together in front of you.
  4. Pause at the top of the motion, and return to the starting position.

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EquipmentCable
TypeCompound
Push or pullPush
LevelBeginner

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