ChestCableIntermediate

Cable Incline Bench Press

Learn how to perform Cable Incline Bench Press, a Chest exercise, with setup, breathing and common mistakes.

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STEP 1

Setup

Place an incline bench between two pulleys, support your back and feet, and hold the handles beside your chest.

STEP 2

Start phase

Keep your elbows under your wrists and press the handles up over your upper chest.

STEP 3

End phase

Finish without locking your elbows, then return the load slowly to the starting position.

STEP 4

Target muscles

This movement primarily works your upper chest. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

STEP 5

Common mistakes

Avoid bending your wrists or shrugging. Reduce the load if you lose torso support.

STEP 6

Breathing

Exhale as you press and inhale as you return.

STEP 7

Coach tip

Check that the cables do not shift the bench before adding weight.

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