Exercise guide

Incline Bench Cable Chest Press

The Incline Bench Cable Chest Press targets the upper chest by pressing against constant cable resistance while supported on an incline bench.

Category
Strength
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Compound
Bodyweight
No
How to

How to do the Incline Bench Cable Chest Press

  1. 01

    Set an adjustable bench between two low cable pulleys at a slight incline.

  2. 02

    Attach handles to both cables.

  3. 03

    Sit back on the bench and hold the handles at upper chest level.

  4. 04

    Keep your feet planted and core braced.

  5. 05

    Press the handles upward and forward until your arms are extended.

  6. 06

    Slowly return to the starting position under control.

Performance tips

Cues that matter

  • Keep your back pressed into the bench
  • Press in an upward path to emphasize the upper chest
  • Control the return phase to maintain tension
Equipment

What you need

Common questions

Frequently asked

What muscles does the Incline Bench Cable Chest Press work?

The Incline Bench Cable Chest Press primarily targets the Triceps. Supporting muscles include Shoulders, Chest.

Is the Incline Bench Cable Chest Press a compound or isolation exercise?

The Incline Bench Cable Chest Press is a compound exercise, meaning it works multiple muscle groups and joints in a single movement.

What equipment do I need for the Incline Bench Cable Chest Press?

You need the following equipment: Cable Machine.

What difficulty level is the Incline Bench Cable Chest Press?

The Incline Bench Cable Chest Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Some training experience is helpful for performing this exercise safely.

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