Standing Cable Chest Press
How to Do Standing Cable Chest Press
- Adjust the height of the pulley lever to be at shoulder height. Place yourself in the center of the pulley machine while holding the handle of each side. Brace your abdominals and take a step forward. Bring your arms up to shoulder height.
- Begin the movement by pushing the handles forward. Be sure to focus the contraction in your chest muscles.
- Once fully extended, pause then slowly release to the starting position.
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Related Chest Exercises
Stability / Swiss / Exercise Ball Pushups / Push-ups
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Standing Cable Chest Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Standing Cable Chest Press targets chest and also works abs and shoulders and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: cable station.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Stability / swiss / exercise ball pushups / push-ups, single / one arm medicine ball push-ups / pushups and flat bench dumbbell flyes. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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