Cable Incline Bench Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Press at Incline
How to: Cable Incline Bench Press
- Adjust the cable pulleys to a low position and set an incline bench in front of the cables.
- Grab the handles and lie back on the bench with your feet flat on the floor.
- Start with the handles at your chest level and press straight up until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly lower the handles back to your chest while keeping a controlled motion.
Common Mistakes
- Arching your back excessively during the press.
- Not using a full range of motion.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out excessively.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to accommodate less strength.
- Perform the exercise on a stability ball for increased core engagement.
Tips
- Keep your back firmly pressed against the bench during the entire movement.
- Control the motion and avoid letting the weights drop quickly.
- Focus on squeezing the chest at the top of the movement.
Cable Incline Bench Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
cable
bench press
pectorals
triceps