
Standing Cable Chest Press
Stand in front of dual pulleys set at chest height with a handle in each hand. Keep the body still and extend the elbows, drawing the handles together.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · setup
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.
02 · start
Position the upper arm at a 90 degree angle with the shoulder blades together. This will be your starting position.
03 · press · Key step
Keeping the rest of the body stationary, extend through the elbows to press the handles forward, drawing them together in front of you.
04 · return
Pause at the top of the motion, and return to the starting position.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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Equipment
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