cable bench press
cable bench press — highlighted muscle: pectorals

Muscles worked

pectorals, triceps, shoulders

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cable bench press

Body part
chest
Equipment
cable
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the cable machine to chest height and attach the handles.

  2. 2

    Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and step forward to create tension in the cables.

  4. 4

    Position your feet firmly on the ground and engage your core.

  5. 5

    Bend your elbows and bring your hands to shoulder level, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

  6. 6

    Push the handles forward, extending your arms fully in front of you.

  7. 7

    Pause for a moment, then slowly reverse the movement, bringing your hands back to shoulder level.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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