Reviewed exercise · beginner

Single-Arm Cable Chest Press

A secondary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps, core

Set up

Stand facing away from a chest-height cable in a stable split stance.

Execute

Press one handle forward without rotating and return under tension.

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

Coaching cues

• Keep ribs and hips square.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Leaning or turning to finish the rep.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

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