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Cable Chest Press

From a split stance, press both handles forward to lockout and control the return for constant tension.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Chest, Triceps, Front delts
Equipment
Cable
Movement
Push

Sets and reps

  • For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
  • For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
  • Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the chest, for when the cable is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Cable Chest Press work?
The Cable Chest Press mainly works the chest, triceps and front delts.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Chest Press?
A cable.
How many sets and reps of the Cable Chest Press?
For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Cable Chest Press?
Archer Push-Up, Barbell Bench Press, Barbell Decline Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press work the same main muscle.

Program it for your clients

Coaches add the Cable Chest Press to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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