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Cable Standing Chest Press
Muscles involved
The cable standing chest press pushes forward against cables. It builds chest strength and core stability.
How to do it
- Stand with your back to two pulleys at shoulder height and grip each stirrup.
- Bring the stirrups to both sides of your chest.
- Push the stirrups forward and inward, extending your arms and shoulders as you exhale.
- Return to the starting position as you inhale.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Maintain a slight forward lean for greater pectoral activation. - Push the stirrups forward and inward in a converging motion. - Feel the stretch in your chest when returning to the starting position.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Cable Standing Chest Press: which muscles does it work?
Cable Standing Chest Press mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Triceps brachii.
What is Cable Standing Chest Press good for?
The cable standing chest press pushes forward against cables. It builds chest strength and core stability.
How do you do Cable Standing Chest Press with proper form?
- Maintain a slight forward lean for greater pectoral activation. - Push the stirrups forward and inward in a converging motion. - Feel the stretch in your chest when returning to the starting position.
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