Cable Chest Press

Hold the cable handles in both hands and step one foot forward. Keep the handles beside your chest, slightly bend your elbows, pull your shoulders back, and open your chest.

Slowly press the handles forward from your chest. Keep your elbows close to your torso as you press instead of letting them flare out.

Slowly bring the handles back beside your chest. Stop just before your shoulders roll forward, when you feel your chest stretch.

Think about pressing the handles away with your chest. If you feel only your arms working, lower the weight and press more slowly.

If your torso leans forward or your feet shift, you cannot use the cable tension well. Brace your abs and keep your torso steady.

Exhale as you press and inhale as you return. Exhaling through the press helps you drive more force through your chest.

Unlike a barbell, cables keep tension on the chest through the full range. Pause briefly before fully extending your arms to keep your chest working longer.