How to Do Cable Chest Press

Form Cues

1. 1

   Set cable handles to chest height, step forward into a split stance, press straight forward until arms fully extend

2. 2

   Keep chest up and core braced throughout

3. 3

   Keep a staggered stance for stability against the forward cable pull

4. 4

   Bring hands together slightly at full extension to fully engage the inner chest

Common Mistakes

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  Letting the cables pull your arms too far back at the start — set up close enough that you maintain tension at the stretched position

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  Leaning too far forward to add momentum instead of pressing with the chest and triceps

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  Locking out the elbows hard at the end — stop just short to keep tension on the muscle