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.
