Cable Lying Close Press
The cable bench press with the handles pressed up together over the chest, hands touching, which shifts the work toward the triceps.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on a flat bench between two low pulleys, a handle in each hand at the chest, elbows close to the body.
Steps
- Press both handles up until they touch over the chest.
- Keep the elbows close to the ribs on the way up.
- Lower the handles back to the chest under control.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring as the handles come down: keep them tucked; that is the close press. Handles drifting apart at the top: bring them together. Back arching off the bench: feet planted, ribs down.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
