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cable decline press

cable decline press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: cable.

cable decline press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
triceps
Body part
chest
Equipment
cable

Secondary muscles

triceps, shoulders

How to perform

  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.