Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Incline Cable Chest Press

A secondary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

cables, bench

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps, core

Set up

Place an incline bench centered between low cables and bring handles to the shoulders.

Execute

Press upward along the bench angle and return with both forearms controlled.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Stay centered between stacks.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Using mismatched cable heights or excessive shoulder depth.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

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