Cable Seated Chest Press

The cable chest press seated against a backrest between the towers; the seat takes balance out of it, so the chest and arms press alone.

How to do it

Setup

Seated upright against a backrest between the towers, cables at chest height from behind, handles at the chest.

Steps

Press the handles straight forward until the arms are straight.
Bring the hands close together at the finish without touching.
Let the handles come back to the sides of the chest under control.

Common mistakes

Back peeling off the pad: shoulder blades stay pinned to it. Hands drifting up toward the face: press at chest height. Cables snapping the arms back: slow the return.

Breathing

Exhale pressing, inhale returning.