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Cable Standing Chest Press Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Standing Plate Press demonstration

Standing Plate Press
2
Deep Push-Up demonstration

Deep Push-Up
3
Muscle-Up demonstration

Muscle-Up
4
Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up demonstration

Kneeling Shoulder Tap Push-Up
5
Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternating Floor Press
6
Punching Jack demonstration

Punching Jack
7
Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback demonstration

Knee Push-Up Chest Pullback
8
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
9
Barbell Pullover-to-Press demonstration

Barbell Pullover-to-Press
10
Cable Standing Close Press demonstration

Cable Standing Close Press
11
Ring Push-Up to Side Plank demonstration

Ring Push-Up to Side Plank
12
Arm Crossover Chest Out demonstration

Arm Crossover Chest Out

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Cable Standing Chest Press trains

Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Secondary Deltoid Anterior Rectus Abdominis Triceps Brachii

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