Cable Chest Press

Chest

Cable Chest Press

LevelBeginner EquipmentCable MechanicCompound ForcePush

A cable pressing exercise that targets the chest with constant tension.

Strength

Primary musclesChest

Secondary musclesShoulders Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 21 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.7 kcal/min

Estimate range 16–27 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked11 %

Effort during a set5.8 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Set the pulleys at chest height and hold a handle in each hand.
2Stand in a split stance with your chest tall.

How to perform

1Press the handles forward until your arms are straight.
2Bring the hands together in front of your chest.
3Return slowly until you feel a stretch.
4Repeat.