Chest Press (Cable)

Compound pressing exercise using cables that maintains constant tension throughout the movement, performed from a seated position.

Instructions

1. Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated with your back against the pad.
2. Grasp the handles with your upper arms about 45 degrees to your body, elbows bent to about 90 degrees.
3. Keep your head and chest up, maintaining good posture throughout the movement.
4. Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles straight forward.
5. Keep your shoulder blades retracted as you press, maintaining tension on the cables.
6. After pausing at full extension, return to the starting position under control.

Tips

• You can vary the exercise by pressing at an incline or decline, or alternating hands.
• Maintain constant tension on the cables throughout both concentric and eccentric phases.
• Keep your feet flat on the floor or footrest for stability.
• The cable provides constant resistance throughout the entire range of motion.
• Press in a smooth, controlled manner without jerking or using momentum.