Standing Cable Chest Press
How to do the Standing Cable Chest Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Chest
Shoulders, Triceps
Cable
How to do the Standing Cable Chest Press
- 1
Position dual pulleys to chest height and select an appropriate weight. Stand a foot or two in front of the cables, holding one in each hand. You can stagger your stance for better stability.
- 2
Position the upper arm at a 90 degree angle with the shoulder blades together. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Keeping the rest of the body stationary, extend through the elbows to press the handles forward, drawing them together in front of you.
- 4
Pause at the top of the motion, and return to the starting position.
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Where the Standing Cable Chest Press fits
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Standing Cable Chest Press: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Cable Chest Press work?
The Standing Cable Chest Press primarily works the Chest. It also recruits the Shoulders and Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Cable Chest Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Standing Cable Chest Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Cable Chest Press?
To do the Standing Cable Chest Press you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Standing Cable Chest Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Cable Chest Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Standing Cable Chest Press with correct form?
Position dual pulleys to chest height and select an appropriate weight. Stand a foot or two in front of the cables, holding one in each hand. You can stagger your stance for better stability. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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