- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Front Delt
- Equipment
- Cable machine
How to do it
- Stand between two pulleys set at chest height, handles in hand, one foot forward.
- Press the handles straight forward until your arms are straight.
- Return slowly until your hands are beside your chest.
Common mistakes
- Letting the cables pull your arms too far back.
- Leaning forward to push with your body.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Cable Chest Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.