Exercises / Chest / Cable Bench Press
Cable Bench Press
Cable Bench Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: cable.
- Equipmentcable
- Body partchest
- Primary muscles
- pectorals, triceps
- Secondary muscles
- shoulders
How to do it
- Adjust the cable machine to chest height and attach the handles.
- Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and step forward to create tension in the cables.
- Position your feet firmly on the ground and engage your core.
- Bend your elbows and bring your hands to shoulder level, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
- Push the handles forward, extending your arms fully in front of you.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly reverse the movement, bringing your hands back to shoulder level.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.