Standing Cable Chest Press
ChestMiddle Chest
- Equipment
- Cable
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Shoulders, Triceps
How to do the Standing Cable Chest Press
- 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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