cable decline one arm press

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with cable.

cable decline one arm press demonstration
cable decline one arm press β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

How to do cable decline one arm press

  1. Adjust the cable machine to a decline position.

  2. Stand facing away from the machine and grab the handle with one hand.

  3. Position yourself with your back against the decline bench and your arm extended straight in front of you.

  4. Bend your elbow and lower the handle towards your chest while keeping your upper arm stationary.

  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the handle back up to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

TricepsShoulders

Related exercises

All chest exercises β†’

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