How to perform the Standing Chest Press (Cable)
- 1Set the pulleys around chest height, choose a light to moderate weight, grab the handles, and step forward into a staggered stance with a slight bend in your knees and your hands just in front of your chest, elbows soft. Brace your abs, keep your chest lifted, and lean very slightly forward so the cables are tight but you still feel balanced.
- 2Press the handles forward in line with your chest until your arms are almost straight, then pause for a moment and slowly bring your hands back to the starting spot without letting your elbows drop too far behind you. Breathe out as you press the weight away from you and breathe in as you return with control, keeping your body still and not letting the weights slam down.
Coach tips
- Keep your ribs down and avoid arching your lower back as you press so the work stays in your chest, not your spine.
- Make sure the handles move straight out from your chest, not up toward your neck or down toward your stomach.
- Start with a lighter weight to learn the motion first, and stop the set if you feel any sharp pain in your shoulders.
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