Cable Bench Press

Learn how to do the Cable Bench Press with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Shoulders.

Cable Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the cable machine to chest height and attach the handles.
  2. 2Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and step forward to create tension in the cables.
  4. 4Position your feet firmly on the ground and engage your core.
  5. 5Bend your elbows and bring your hands to shoulder level, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
  6. 6Push the handles forward, extending your arms fully in front of you.
  7. 7Pause for a moment, then slowly reverse the movement, bringing your hands back to shoulder level.
  8. 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Secondary

tricepsshoulders

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
chest
Category
Main

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