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Cable chest exercises

Cable chest exercises, from the easiest version to the hardest. A cable keeps tension on the muscle through the whole range and pulls from any height.

10 moves10 with 3D demosBeginner 4Intermediate 6

Beginner cable chest exercises 4

Incline cable chest press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoIncline cable chest pressBeginner · A cable machine + A bench or boxSeated cable chest press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoSeated cable chest pressBeginner · A cable machineCable Crossover demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable CrossoverBeginner · A cable machineCable Iron Cross demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable Iron CrossBeginner · A cable machine

Intermediate cable chest exercises 6

Cable fly demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoCable flyIntermediate · A cable machineFlat-bench cable fly demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoFlat-bench cable flyIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or boxIncline cable fly demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoIncline cable flyIntermediate · A cable machine + A bench or boxLow-to-high cable fly demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoLow-to-high cable flyIntermediate · A cable machineOne-arm cable crossover demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoOne-arm cable crossoverIntermediate · A cable machineStanding cable chest press demonstrated on the 3D figure3D demoStanding cable chest pressIntermediate · A cable machine

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Questions people ask

What are good cable chest exercises for beginners?

Start with moves graded easy, such as Incline cable chest press, Seated cable chest press, Cable Crossover. There are 4 of them on this page. Each guide links to a harder option for when it starts to feel easy.

How do I choose the right level?

Pick a move you can do for the planned reps or time with control and a couple of reps in reserve. If it is easy, step up; if your form slips, step down. Every guide shows an easier and a harder option when one exists.

Movement education, not medical advice. Difficulty grades for imported entries are source-assigned and await editorial review. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, numbness or tingling. Health disclaimer.