Cable Low Chest Press
How to do it
Starting position
- Set the cable pulley to chest height.
- Grab the handles and take one step forward.
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Keep your chest up and look straight ahead.
Movement
- Keep a slight bend in your elbows.
- Press the handles forward.
- Slowly return while feeling the contraction in your chest muscles.
Breathing
Exhale as you press the handles, and inhale as you return.
Cautions
- If your shoulders shrug upward, it can cause pain in your traps, so lower your shoulders.
Exercise info
| Primary muscles |  Chest |
|---|---|
| Secondary muscles | Front delts · Triceps |
| Equipment |  Cable machine |
| Movement pattern | Horizontal push |
| Rep range | 10–15 reps |
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Representative exercise: Cable Low Chest Press
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- Cable Low Chest Press (VERSION 2)
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- Cable Standing Alternating Diagonal Chest Press (VERSION 3)
How GYMKC sets the weight for this exercise
For example, if you do 10 reps with 40 kg and log that you could have done about 2 more, GYMKC estimates your 1RM at about 57.6 kg.
With the cable machine, each step is 5 kg (10 lb), so the next weight is 45 kg. Within your 10–15 reps target, the sets you log decide whether to add reps first or add weight.
These numbers are an example of how the calculation works. Your actual prescription is recalculated every set from your own records. See how the calculation works
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This information is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.
Weights and sets differ from person to person. The GYMKC app uses the sets you log to calculate the weight and reps for your next set.