Standing Cable Chest Press

Standing Cable Chest Press — Start position
Start position
Standing Cable Chest Press — End position
End position
Region
Chest
Equipment
Cable
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • chest
  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  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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