Cable Bench Press
Lying on a bench between the low pulleys, press the handles up until the arms are straight; the cables keep the load on all the way to the top.
How to do it
Setup
Bench between the low pulleys, a handle in each hand at the chest.
Steps
- Press the handles up and slightly together to lockout.
- Keep constant cable tension.
- Lower to the chest stretch.
Common mistakes
Handles wobbling wide: the cables pull outward; steer them in. Racing the negative: the cable loads it fully; resist. Blades unpinned: set them before the first rep.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
