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Cable Bench Press

Main muscle
Mid Chest
Muscle group
Chest
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Lie on a flat bench positioned between two low cable pulleys.
  2. 2Hold a handle in each hand at chest height, elbows bent.
  3. 3Press the handles up and together above your chest.
  4. 4Fully extend your arms without locking your elbows hard.
  5. 5Lower back down under control to chest level.

Coaching cues

  • Press up and together
  • Keep constant tension
  • Controlled descent
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