Cable One Arm Chest Press

Classification

Utility:	Auxiliary
Mechanics:	Compound
Force:	Push

Instructions

Preparation

Sit on seat and grasp stirrup to one side. Position elbows out to side, slightly lower than shoulder height. Position hand slightly narrower than elbow width in front of upper arm.

Execution

Push stirrups out straight in front of shoulder until arm is straight. Return stirrups to original position until slight stretch is felt through shoulder or chest. Repeat.

Comments

Also see exercise performed with twisting movement. Pectoralis Minor and Serratus Anterior act as stabilizers if torso is not against back support as shown.

Muscles

Target

• Pectoralis Major, Sternal

Synergists

• Pectoralis Major, Clavicular
• Deltoid, Anterior
• Triceps Brachii

Dynamic Stabilizers

• Biceps Brachii, Short Head

Stabilizers (see comments)

• Pectoralis Minor
• Serratus Anterior