Reviewed exercise · beginner

Standing Cable Chest Press

A secondary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps, core

Set up

Set both handles near chest height and take a staggered stance.

Execute

Press forward while the torso remains still.

Return the handles until the chest is comfortably loaded.

Coaching cues

• Ribs stacked over pelvis.
• Reach forward without shrugging.

Common mistakes

• Leaning farther forward each rep.
• Letting the elbows travel far behind control.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.