Cable Chest Press


Pro Tip

If the handles you use are uncomfortable, try switching them out for similar ones with a different grip.


How To

  1. Standing upright, grab one cable with each hand with an overhand grip and position them at your shoulder level.
  2. Exhale and press your arms forwards and inwards, bringing them towards each other.
  3. Continue until your arms are fully extended.
  4. Inhale and allow your elbows to be driven backward, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Lower Abs

Lower abdomen, from just above your belly button to your pubis. The lower half of the six pack abs.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Abs

Upper abdomen, from just above your belly button to your sternum. The upper half of the six pack abs.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Close Pulley Towers

If no other options are available, you can use far pulley towers instead. However this is not preferable.

Single Grip Handles

Some exercises may require you to use only one handle. Pay close attention to the animation to verify the number of handles needed.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment