Cable Standing Chest Press

Cable Standing Chest Press

Description

This exercise involves standing in front of a cable machine and pressing the handles forward to work the chest muscles. It is a variation of the traditional bench press and can be adjusted to target different areas of the chest.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Standing Chest Press Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your back straight.
  2. Attach the cable to the pulley at chest height.
  3. Grasp the handles with your palms facing down and your elbows bent at a 90-degree angle.
  4. Step forward slightly to create tension in the cable.
  5. Push the handles forward until your arms are fully extended in front of you.
  6. Hold for a second, then slowly release back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for desired number of reps.

Cable Standing Chest Press Form & Visual

Cable Standing Chest Press

Cable Standing Chest Press Benefits

  • Targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major and minor
  • Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles
  • Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional bench press
  • Provides constant tension throughout the movement, leading to increased muscle activation
  • Can be easily adjusted to target different areas of the chest by changing the angle of the cables
  • Offers a safer alternative to free weights as the cables provide a more controlled resistance

Cable Standing Chest Press Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major (chest muscles)
  • Anterior deltoids (front shoulder muscles)
  • Triceps brachii (back of upper arm muscles)

Cable Standing Chest Press Variations & Alternatives

  • Dumbbell Standing Chest Press
  • Barbell Standing Chest Press
  • Resistance Band Standing Chest Press
  • Machine Standing Chest Press
  • Single Arm Cable Standing Chest Press
  • Alternating Arm Cable Standing Chest Press
  • Wide Grip Cable Standing Chest Press
  • Narrow Grip Cable Standing Chest Press