If you're looking for a way to spice up your chest workouts, try some cable exercises. Cables are great for targeting different parts of your chest muscles, allowing you to create more tension and squeeze throughout the movement. In this blog post, I'll share with you some of my favorite cable chest exercises that you can do at home or the gym.
You’ll need a cable machine of some sort to perform these exercises. Here are some of the best cable chest workout exercises. Alternate between them by performing rounds like a circuit, or perform your desired sets & reps for each exercise before proceeding to the next.
This is a classic cable exercise that works your entire chest, especially the inner part. Because this exercise requires a long travel distance on the cable, it’s best done on a machine like a Cable Crossover Attachment.
To do it, set up two cable pulleys at a high position and grab one handle in each hand. Stand in the middle of the cables and take a step forward. Lean slightly forward and bring your arms together in front of your chest, crossing one over the other. This is similar to the cable crossover, but instead of crossing your arms, you keep them parallel. This works more on the outer part of your chest. The cable travel is less compared to the cable crossover, so a Functional Trainer works great for this exercise.
To do it, set up two cable pulleys at a low position and grab one handle in each hand. Stand in the middle of the cables and take a step forward. Lean slightly forward, and bring your arms together in front of your chest, keeping them straight or slightly bent.
This is a cable version of the chest press, which works your whole chest and triceps. Although this exercise will feel best on a functional trainer, you can get away with doing it on a Cable Tower as long as you don’t mind the cables rubbing slightly against your skin. To do it, set up two cable pulleys at a chest-level position and grab one handle in each hand. Stand in the middle of the cables and take a step forward. Lean slightly forward and bring your arms to your sides, bending your elbows at 90 degrees. Press your arms on until fully extended, and squeeze your chest.
These are some of the cable chest exercises that you can try to add some variety and challenge to your routine. Cables exercise are versatile and practical tools for building a solid and sculpted chest. Give them a try for an awesome cable chest workout!
