Standing Cable Chest Press
Standing horizontal press between two cables.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksTriceps
- EquipmentCable machine
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal push
- LevelBeginner
- Chest
- Triceps
- Cable machine
How to do the Standing Cable Chest Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Set the cables at chest height, grab a handle in each hand, and step forward into a split stance.
- Start with your hands at the sides of your chest and your elbows back.
- Push forward until your arms are fully extended.
- Return in a controlled way.
Common Standing Cable Chest Press mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Standing Cable Chest Press, and how to fix it.
The pulleys are set high and the press ends up pointing down, like a fly.
Lower the pulleys to chest height so your hands travel in a straight line.
The weight pulls your body back on the return and you lose your base.
Step farther forward in a split stance and plant your back foot firmly before you press.
Your hands come together and cross at the end, and your shoulders roll forward.
Finish with your hands in front of your shoulders, shoulder-width apart, and keep your shoulders down and back.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Standing Cable Chest Press work?
The Standing Cable Chest Press works mainly the chest. It also works the triceps, the front delts, and the core.