How to do it
Stagger your stance and brace your core before each pressing rep.
- 1
Set the cable pulleys to the lowest position and select the desired weight.
- 2
Stand in the middle of the cable machine with one foot slightly forward for balance.
- 3
Grab the handles with palms facing down and elbows slightly bent.
- 4
Press the handles forward and slightly upward, bringing them together in front of your chest.
- 5
Slowly return to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your chest.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your wrists straight and elbows slightly bent to protect your joints and ensure the chest muscles are doing the work.
Common mistakes
- ✕Leaning the torso forward over the front foot
- ✕Pressing the handles in a downward arc
- ✕Letting the handles snap back to the stack