Alternating Standing Cable Chest Press

Body region

• Chest
• Arms
• Core

Muscles

Main

• Pectoralis Major
• Triceps

Helps

• Deltoid

Holds

• Serratus Anterior
• Rectus Abdominis
• External Oblique
• Internal Oblique

Equipment

• Cable Station

Technique

1. Set both pulleys at chest height and stand in a staggered stance holding a handle in each hand.
2. Press one handle forward until the arm is straight while the other stays bent beside the chest.
3. Return it under control as you press the other arm forward.
4. Keep alternating without turning the torso.

Cues

• Keep the hips and shoulders square.
• Brace the abs to resist the pull of the cable.

Common mistakes

• Rotating toward the working arm.
• Letting the resting arm drift back.
• Using momentum from the legs.

Alternatives

• Standing Cable Chest Press
• Standing One-Arm Cable Chest Press