Cable Standing Chest Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Cable
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Chest Press, Cable Chest Press Standing
How to: Cable Standing Chest Press
- Stand in the center of a cable machine with each handle at shoulder height.
- Grab each handle with an overhand grip and step back to create tension in the cables.
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and engage your core.
- Press the handles forward until your arms are fully extended.
- Hold for a second, then slowly return to the starting position while maintaining tension.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight which can compromise form.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out excessively.
- Not fully extending the arms during the press.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to accommodate shoulder issues.
- Adjust the height of the cables for increased comfort.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Control the movement and avoid locking your elbows at the top.
- Adjust the cable height to target different angles of the chest.
Cable Standing Chest Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
cable
pectoralis
upper body
resistance training