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Cable Chest Press

StrengthBeginnerCable

What this trains

Front and back view. The highlighted part is where this exercise works most; paler areas are helpers.

Targets: Middle chest

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Shoulders (front delts), Triceps

How to

  1. 1Set both pulleys at chest height and stand facing away from the stack in a split stance, a handle in each hand with your elbows out to the sides.
  2. 2Press the handles forward until your arms are straight and your hands meet in front of your chest.
  3. 3Return slowly until your elbows are just behind your torso and the chest is stretched.
  4. 4Brace your core so you are not pulled backwards by the weight.