cable seated chest press

A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with cable.

cable seated chest press demonstration
cable seated chest press β€” demonstration

Body part

Chest

Equipment

Cable

Target muscles

Pectorals

Secondary muscles

Shoulders, Triceps

How to do cable seated chest press

  1. Adjust the seat height and cable handles to a comfortable position.

  2. Sit on the bench with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.

  3. Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip at shoulder height.

  4. Push the handles forward and away from your body, extending your arms fully.

  5. Pause for a moment, then slowly bring the handles back to the starting position.

  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Pectorals

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

Related exercises

All chest exercises β†’

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