Cable Bench Press
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The cable bench press is an upper body exercise targeting the chest, using a cable machine for resistance. It provides a constant tension throughout the range of motion, enhancing muscle activation and control. This variation is beneficial for developing strength and hypertrophy in the pectoral muscles.
How to do it
- Lie flat on a bench positioned between two cable pulleys.
- Grip the cable handles with an overhand grip.
- Press the handles upward, extending your arms fully.
- Slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii
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