Chest
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Cable Chest Press
Cable Chest Press is a beginner-friendly chest exercise performed with a cable station. It also involves the shoulders and arms.
Cable
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Chest
Cable Chest Press also involves shoulders, arms.
Strength
Movement pattern: horizontal push. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Cable Chest Press
- Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated, grasping the handles. Your upper arms should be about 45 degrees to the body, with your head and chest up. The elbows should be bent to about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
- Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles together straight in front of you. Keep your shoulder blades retracted as you execute the movement.
- After pausing at full extension, return to th starting position, keeping tension on the cables.
- You can also execute this movement with your back off the pad, at an incline or decline, or alternate hands.
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FAQ
Common questions about Cable Chest Press.
What muscles does Cable Chest Press work?
Cable Chest Press primarily trains the chest and also involves the shoulders and arms.
Is Cable Chest Press beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Cable Chest Press?
This variation uses a cable station.
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