Cable One-Arm Incline Press

The incline bench press done with one handle from a low pulley behind the bench; the cable keeps pulling at the top, where a dumbbell stops loading.

How to do it

Setup

Incline bench with a low pulley behind it, one handle at the side of the upper chest, feet planted.

Steps

Press the handle up over the shoulder until the arm is straight.
Keep the upper back pressed into the bench.
Let the handle back down to the upper chest; switch arms after the set.

Common mistakes

Cable pulling the arm out wide: keep the elbow about 45° from the body. Shoulder lifting off the bench: pin both blades down. Hips sliding down the incline: plant the feet.

Breathing

Exhale pressing, inhale returning.