VARIATIONS

Incline Dumbbell PressSeatedChest · Dumbbell · Incline Bench
Seated Cable Lower Chest PressChest supportedFacing the anchorDeclineMiddle Chest · Chest · Cable Machine · Decline Bench
Cable Bench PressSupinatedMiddle Chest · Chest · Cable Machine · Bench
Incline Barbell Bench PressOn the backWideChest · Barbell · Incline Bench
Single-Arm Incline Cable CrossoverUpper Chest · Chest · Cable Machine · Incline Bench

Incline Cable Press

Low-pulley cables press upward and inward from below chest level.

This compound push targets the upper chest with constant tension from low-pulley cables. It also engages the front delts, triceps, and middle chest for balanced pressing strength.

HOW TO DO IT

Set an adjustable bench to a 30-degree incline between two low cable pulleys.
Lie back on the bench and grasp the stirrup handles with palms facing forward.
Bring your hands to the lower chest level with elbows bent and arms wide.
Press the handles upward and inward until arms are fully extended over the shoulders.
Slowly lower the handles back to the start position to feel a stretch in the pecs.

COMMON MISTAKES

Flaring elbows out too wide instead of tucking them slightly.
Lifting hips off the bench to generate momentum.
Locking elbows abruptly at the top rather than maintaining tension.
Allowing the cables to pull shoulders forward during the eccentric phase.

TIPS

Keep your shoulder blades retracted and depressed against the bench throughout the set.
Drive through the mid-foot to maintain stability while pressing heavy loads.
Focus on squeezing the upper chest fibers together at the top of the movement.