Equipmentcable
Difficultyintermediate
pectoralschest
Cable Decline Press
The cable decline press is a chest exercise performed on a cable machine with a decline bench. It targets the lower portion of the pectoral muscles and also engages the triceps and shoulders. The movement involves pressing the handles away from the body in a decline position, providing constant tension through the range of motion.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Adjust the cable machine to a decline position.
- 2.Sit on the decline bench facing the cable machine.
- 3.Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and position them at chest level.
- 4.Keep your feet flat on the ground and your back firmly against the bench.
- 5.Exhale and push the handles away from your body, extending your arms fully.
- 6.Pause for a moment at the end of the movement, squeezing your chest muscles.
- 7.Inhale and slowly return the handles back to the starting position.
- 8.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepsshoulders
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