Standing Chest Press (Cable)

Also known as: Standing Chest Press (Cable).

A standing chest press with two cables at chest height.

How to perform this exercise

1. Set both pulleys around chest height and take one handle in each hand. Step forward into a stable staggered stance with both handles beside the chest, elbows bent and the cables taut behind the body.
2. Press both handles forward until the arms are long without shrugging or leaning farther forward. Bend the elbows under control to return the handles beside the chest while preserving the stance.