Incline Chest Press

Cable Incline Chest Press Exercise

Target Muscle: Pectoralis Major, Clavicular (Chest)

Workout Mechanics: Compound | Workout Force: Push Exercise | Utility: Basic or Auxiliary

Stablizer Muscle: Biceps Brachii, Short Head

Synergists: Deltoid, Anterior, Triceps Brachii

Incline Chest Press Instructions

Incline Chest Press Technique

Sit on seat and grasp stirrups to each side (attached to medium height pulleys). Position elbows out to sides, slightly lower than shoulder height. Position hands back approximately shoulder height and elbow width.

Incline Chest Press Form

Push stirrups away from body, slightly upward at 30� to 45� until arms are straight and parallel to one another. Return stirrups to original position until slight stretch is felt in chest or shoulders. Repeat.

Stirrup should follow slight arch pattern, in front/above of upper arm between elbow and chest in stretched position, travelling inward in front/above each shoulder at contracted position.

Related Cable Exercises
1. Incline Bench Press
2. Incline Chest Press, Standing