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Incline Cable Chest Press: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Workout Incline Cable Chest Press
Primary Muscle Group Chest
Secondary Muscle Group Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment Required Cable
Force Type Push
Mechanics Compound
Exercise Type Strength
Difficulty Beginner

Incline Cable Chest Press: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Table Of Contents

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscle

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders
Triceps

How to do the Incline Cable Chest Press – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Step 1: Place the pulley just above shoulder height.
  • Step 2: Sit with the backrest pressed against the back of the seat, holding the pair of dual roller handles shoulder-width apart at chest height and palms facing down.
  • Step 3: Engage your core to keep your spine in a still, neutral position.
  • Step 4: On an exhale, extend your arms forward, placing the handles in front of your shoulders and your elbows directly under your shoulders.
  • Step 5: When your arms are fully extended, bend your elbows and return the handles to the starting position.

Incline Cable Chest Press Overview

The Incline Cable Press is a compound exercise that strengthens the pectoralis major (chest) muscles and strength.

Using an incline bench can be very beneficial as it allows you to emphasize your upper chest and cables are a great tool for maintaining muscle tone during exercise.

Therefore, cables are always recommended in chest routines when it comes to maximizing results.

So if you’re trying to lift a very heavy load, don’t worry. Controlling cables can be tricky with heavy oblique presses because you want to focus more on contractions.

Benefits of The Incline Cable Chest Press

The chest press is one of the best chest exercises for strengthening your upper body.

The chest press is one of the best chest exercises for strengthening your upper body.

This strength and upper body strength will help you with everyday activities such as strollers, shopping carts, and pushing heavy doors. It is also beneficial for sports such as swimming, tennis and baseball.

Other benefits of incline cable chest press include increasing your fitness level, strengthening your bones, and improving your mental health.

It helps you build more muscle and lose fat, and burn more calories even when you’re at rest.

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