Exercise technique

cable seated chest press

The cable seated chest press is a resistance exercise targeting the pectoral muscles using a cable machine. It also engages the shoulders and triceps as secondary muscles. The movement is performed while seated, pressing the cable handles forward and then returning to the starting position.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and cable handles to a comfortable position.
  2. Sit on the bench with your back straight and feet flat on the floor.
  3. Grasp the cable handles with an overhand grip at shoulder height.
  4. Push the handles forward and away from your body, extending your arms fully.
  5. Pause for a moment, then slowly bring the handles back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

Which programs include it?

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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